Physiotherapy Assistant

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Surrey
15 hours ago
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Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 04 March 2026


This role is vital in assisting our physiotherapists in providing a high standard of service to in-patients and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service. Assistants may rotate between sites/ clinical specialties / teams in order to gain a wide breadth of skills.


We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Physiotherapy Assistants to join our in-patient physiotherapy team at Epsom and St. Helier Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, assisting physiotherapists in delivering high‑quality patient care across a variety of hospital wards, including critical care.


Main Duties of the Job

Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3


Key Responsibilities:



  • Assist physiotherapists in delivering patient care, including rehabilitative and mobility work, both on hospital wards and in critical care settings.
  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including inputting patient data into hospital systems.
  • Maintain and manage physiotherapy equipment by cleaning, sorting, and recycling.
  • Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Be involved in other essential duties as required.

About Us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.


We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.


The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.


Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.


The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.


Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

  • Good Education GCSE 4-9
  • Evidence of strong IT skills
  • Experience in an acute hospital therapy department including work with elderly patients
  • Care Certificate initiation / completion

Skills and Knowledge

  • Demonstrates a good knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist
  • Good communication
  • Good time management

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust


£29,651 to £31,312 a yearpa incl HCAS outer pro rata


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