Physiotherapy Assistant - Respiratory

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Bank contract also available and secondment Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7522739-OCT25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richard's Hospital Town Chichester Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant within our well-established Respiratory Physiotherapy team. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy treatment and evaluation to clients within the Inpatient Respiratory Physiotherapy service at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

Please note the interview for this post will be face to face only with a practical element.

You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development. You will work within a strong and supportive MDT and alongside an established peer group of Physiotherapy Support Workers. This exciting position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward-looking and innovative department.

St Richard's Hospital is in a wonderful location, situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, the beautiful historical city of Chichester, the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England.

• To work as part of the Respiratory Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.
• To work with adults with varied conditions, including respiratory, orthopaedic, elderly rehabilitation, amputees, neurological, etc.
• To work unsupervised as well as alongside the qualified Physiotherapists.
• To regularly feedback to Physiotherapists regarding patients’ progress.
• To be involved with data collection/audit to monitor service, general statistic collation and outcome measures the team are using.
• To assist with the clerical and professional administrative tasks required to provide an efficient and effective high quality service.

• 5 GCSE’s Grade A-D including English and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills
• Evidence of self development
• Member of CSP

• Paid or voluntary work with ill or disabled
• Experience with people with speciality conditions
• Understanding of the Job role / Physiotherapy profession
• 6-12 months working as a PTA

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner including patient records
• Ability to cope in an environment with emotional or aggressive patients.
• Ability to cope with unpredictable and/or stressful working environment
• Ability to recognise a potentially serious situation and when to seek advice
• Ability to organise / prioritise own workload
• Being flexible and adaptable to the team requirements.
• Keen to learn and develop knowledge and skills
• Experience of communicating with people with communication difficulties e.g. Dementia, language barriers
• Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people e.g. patients, patient relatives, Doctors, Nurses, colleagues etc

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.