Physiotherapy Assistant

We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic, compassionate and patient-centred team. This post is ideal for someone passionate about helping patients with chronic pain improve their function and quality of life.

The Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant will work as part of the Multidisciplinary Pain Management Service, supporting the delivery of rehabilitation to patients living with chronic pain. The role involves assisting qualified physiotherapists and psychologists in both group and individual settings, contributing to patient assessments, rehabilitation programmes, and administrative duties.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Following appropriate training, assist in the delivery of pain management and movement groups to a variety of patients.
• Support patients utilising a variety of basic therapy techniques following assessment by a physiotherapist. This includes supervising an exercise programme, issuing and teaching use of walking aids or splints, and assisting in running group exercise classes.
• After an induction period, manage a limited own patient list with regular supervision and support within the team.
• Perform non-patient-facing tasks including administration for classes, bookings with support from senior staff, data collection and audit.

Additional details within the job description include: implementation of standards and policies relevant to the speciality, clinical caseload management, documentation in professional and medical notes, and EPIC recording, along with hydrotherapy class administration and poolside support as directed by the physiotherapist.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and offer a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training.

We value work–life balance to benefit both staff and patients. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis and aim to meet staff needs and the needs of the service and its users.

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Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 151-NM201

Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, GU16 7UJ

• After training, be responsible for implementing standards and policies relevant to the speciality within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical caseload within defined guidelines, including patient documentation and recording contacts on EPIC; caseload mainly involves patient exercise supervision, group exercise classes, and issuing walking aids and splints.
• Manage administrative duties and patient bookings for hydrotherapy classes and provide poolside support during classes.
• Teach and supervise exercises and mobility for patients who require initial assessment by the qualified physiotherapist as instructed.

For more information please see attached job description and person specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE / NVQ3 or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
• Essential: Understanding of Confidentiality
• Essential: Understanding of Health and Safety
• Essential: Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Essential: Understanding of some Medical Conditions

Desirable

• Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of C.P.D.

Experience

• Essential: Prior experience working in a healthcare setting
• Essential: Prior experience working in a general public setting
• Desirable: Prior experience as a Therapies assistant in the relevant speciality

Skills

• Essential: Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Essential: Logical, able to problem solve
• Essential: Organisational skills, good time management, able to prioritise workload
• Essential: IT literate
• Essential: Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups
• Essential: Teaching skills

Desirable

• Ability to present information to a small group
• Specific clinical Assistant skills in area of speciality

Special Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly
• Be able to work at weekends when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, GU16 7UJ

Employer’s website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/