Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in Bath. This part-time role focuses on providing rehabilitation and support to individuals recovering from hospitalisation, aiming to maximize independence through tailored care plans. The position offers flexibility and a rewarding work environment within the NHS.

Benefits

Free tea, coffee, and milk

On-site parking

Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts

Access to wages as you earn

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care as a healthcare assistant, therapy assistant, or carer.
• Understanding of rehabilitation's importance in aiding independence.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals with a range of physical and psychological conditions.
• Provide rehabilitation and support under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records and complete relevant documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

GCSE-level education

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team in Bath!

This is an inpatient ward-based role within a multidisciplinary team that delivers inpatient rehabilitation to people following an acute episode of hospitalisation or admissions from the community where they need extra support or medical input.

This is a very rewarding role as the aim of the service is to maximise and maintain independence through the provision of rehabilitation and support.

This is a part-time role working 16.6 hours per week, offering great flexibility for someone seeking part-time work!

The job would mainly be based on Sulis Unit in St. Martins Hospital Bath, with the expectation to provide cross-site cover to John Stacey Ward in Paulton Memorial Hospital if needed.

Main duties of the job

This list summarises key responsibilities but is not exhaustive:

• Work with individuals with a range of physical and psychological conditions within a community-based multidisciplinary team.
• Provide rehabilitation and support as per individual therapy and care plans under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist. Tasks include promoting mobility and transfers, exercise programs (including group and 1:1 therapy), stairs practice, outdoor mobility, and assisting with personal care, meal prep, communication, etc., in a therapeutic manner.
• Feedback patient progress, liaise with colleagues, other agencies, and professionals to ensure coordinated care, including multidisciplinary team members, district nurses, social workers, and family or carers.
• Contribute to handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records, complete relevant documentation, and gather patient statistics as needed.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Founded in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. Our services include adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing. We support millions and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices, including providing facilities and adjustments for diverse needs. Applications are encouraged early as roles may close sooner than advertised.

Learn more about us at https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,486 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: HCRG Care Group, Bath, Avon, BA2 5RP

Job responsibilities

As a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant, you'll be part of our valued team based in Bath.

You will feel valued as a Physiotherapy Assistant within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £24,486 (pro-rata) and a group pension.
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location.
• On-site parking.
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Access to wages as you earn them for emergencies.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, post-trauma support, legal, debt, and life management help, plus career coaching.
• Opportunities for professional development through our learning team, The Learning Enterprise.
• An open, just culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery, supported by innovation funding.
• Working for an organization committed to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.

The ideal candidate will have / will be:

• GCSE-level education with good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Experience in health and social care as a healthcare assistant, therapy assistant, or carer.
• An understanding of rehabilitation's importance in aiding independence.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

• Experience in various practice areas.

• Basic knowledge of prevalent medical conditions in the elderly.

• Ability to provide patient-centered care while maintaining dignity and respect.

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and apply it clinically.

• Knowledge of NHS and social care systems and processes.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.