Physiotherapy Assistant

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Darlington
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Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 08 April 2026


This is an exciting opportunity to join the well established inpatient physiotherapy team at Darlington Memorial Hospital.


We are recruiting for a full time band 3 physiotherapy assistant.


We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant to join our team. You will work alongside physiotherapy staff and the wider MDT and your development will be supported by senior staff working within these areas. Outstanding organisation and communication skills are required in order to support with their rehabilitation of patients.


We are also welcoming applicants to join the physiotherapy assistant bank, with the possibility of shifts at UHND.


Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the wider physiotherapy team to provide inpatient rehabilitation to clients in a range of settings within inpatients at DMH.


The role has a 7 day working requirement.


The successful applicant will work independently and as part of the team to provide physiotherapy treatment to clients on the stroke, medical, surgical, frailty and orthopaedic wards, working alongside other physiotherapists and assistants.


They will also carry out administration tasks to support the service.


Supporting the inpatient physiotherapy team as an assistant will involve working with physiotherapists, other physiotherapy assistants and members of the MDT, as well as working independently to carry out treatment plans provided by the physiotherapist.


The patients will have a wide range of conditions and require a range of physiotherapy treatment including providing walking aids and carrying out mobility and strength rehabilitation with the aim of supporting patients to safely return home or support discharge flow into the community hospitals for further rehabilitation.


About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.


You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.


We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.


We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.


Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.


Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.


For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.


From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants – You must have been employed for a minimum of two years as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).


Job responsibilities

The trust has robust induction training and an essential training programme.


The teams are very committed to providing an in-service training programme which the post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in to maintain their CPD.


We would like to encourage applicants to contact us for more information about the role.


Person Specification
Qualifications

  • Maths and English GCSE / equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)

Special Requirements

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the post
  • Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

  • Evidence of Team working.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
  • Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills.
  • Experience working as Physiotherapy Assistant or equivalent role in healthcare working at Band 2 or above. Knowledge of community therapy services accessible to patients.

Experience

  • Experience of clinical supervision. Experience working in a hospital setting with an inpatient client group.
  • Experience of working in a community setting.
  • Experience of audit/research Basic competency training in: mobility, assessment, progression of mobility, provision of walking aids, stair assessment, passive movement, passive stretches and individual exercise programmes.

Statutory Registration

  • No statutory registration 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 name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust


£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata


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