Physiotherapy Assistant - Band 3

Integrated Care System; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant in Halifax to support mental health patients through rehabilitation and exercise programs. You will work alongside healthcare professionals to deliver safe and compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, strong customer care skills, and the ability to work flexibly. This position offers opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Care/NHS setting.
• Knowledge of IT would be beneficial.
• Ability to follow care plans and guide service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and compassionate care under supervision.
• Implement rehabilitation and exercise programs.
• Support service users in personal care needs.

Skills

Customer care skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant - Band 3

The closing date is 08 August 2025

The South West Yorkshire PartnershipNHS Foundation Trust came into operation in April 2002, bringing together NHSservices for the local authority areas of Barnsley, Wakefield, Calderdale andKirklees.

The post is based at Beechdale onThe Dales in Calderdale. This ward provides care for older people experiencingmental illness.

As a physiotherapy team we supportindividuals with their physical health during their admission to hospital andthe senior physiotherapy assistant will play a vital role in this. Experienceof working in a Care/ NHS setting alongside experience working with MentalHealth, the elderly or Learning disabilities is essential.

The successful applicant will workclosely with the ward physiotherapists and MDT helping to provide therapy to asmall caseload across the wards. The post holder will be expected to workindependently at times once they have completed a thorough induction. Roles andresponsibilities of the position will include implementation of rehabilitation /exercise programs, exercise and education classes with the physiotherapist andreview of mobility equipment/aids with the support of the physiotherapist.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

For full job description, please see attached supportingdocuments.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone withknowledge and enthusiasm in caring for people with mental health problems. Youwill need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisationalskills. You will be required to use a PC and so a knowledge of IT would bebeneficial. There is a strongnetwork of allied health professionals across the Trust with clear professionalleadership and regular supervision within the profession. You will be supportedto develop your own CPD, and we encourage reflective practice and accessing regularin service/external training.

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit contact Katy Hughes, PhysiotherapyClinical Team Leader on 07833401948.

Atthe time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements(salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsorcandidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable tosponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidateswho can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Under the supervision/direction ofregistered health careprofessionals/associate practitioner, performdelegated interventions and care tasks, for which they have received training,seeking support as and when necessary.

As part of a healthcare team,provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to peoplethat maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.

Demonstrating sensitivity,empathy and active listening skills, maintain positive and appropriaterelationships with people at all times.

Demonstrate an understanding of thecare and treatment programmesrequired fora designated group of serviceusers.

To follow a care plan, adviseand guide service users, family and carers in following prescribedinterventions and make the appropriate adjustments withinown competence and skill set and be able to communicate any changesto service users andregistered health care professionals.

Be required to concentrate forperiods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan This may include areas of work requiring physicaleffort, with regard to risk, following the risk assessmentand health & safety.

Exercisea degree of independence, initiative and judgement and considerdifferent approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, eg following falls preventionguidance identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence.

Ensure thecare experiencedis positiveand service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone eg, service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesyand in accordance with the Trusts Values.

Feedback their observations tothe registered professional/ clinical team to contribute to the care/treatmentplanning process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg,enabling the service user to reach an optimum level of functioning /independence / recovery.

Implement treatment/carewithin well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines andestablished clinical care plans within own competence and skill set.

Assisting in the organisingand participating in a range of therapeutic groups and activities as delegatedby the registered practitioner working within own competence and skill set.

Applybasic knowledge of longer-term health conditions, within the remit of careplanning, providing advice, support and feedback to a registered professional.

Undertake the physical aspectsof care eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment indelivering care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role),ensuring appropriate instruction on their use has been received.

Assist in dealing withverbal/physical aggression using de-escalation techniques, this may include theneed for RRPI techniques (as appropriate to the ward or community based roleand in line with Trust policy and training).

Attend to the service userspersonal care needs as and when required.

Participate in a flexiblerostering arrangement providing /7 day care (as appropriate to therole/service).

We are aware that an increasing number of applicantsare using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job applicationforms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms isstrongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process beforeselecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI toenhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs applicationform.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge & Skills

• As appropriate to the role:
• Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
• Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
• Demonstrates safe decision-making skills commensurate with role.
• Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
• Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
• Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Demonstrates Trust Values.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Able to use observation skills to identify potential services user, environmental risks etc. and act appropriately.
• Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction.
• Language skills other than English.
• Experience of supervising/inducting others.

Personal Attributes

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dress appropriately for the environment.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.

Experience

• In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health/social needs.
• In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
• In dealing with the public.
• In working as an effective team member.
• Of demonstrating own duties.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally and under own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.

Physical Attributes

• A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Qualifications

• GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification/or working through, with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
• Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience of the speciality area.
• Willingness to undertake further study.

Training

• Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust