Band 3 - Rotational Physiotherapy Assistant, Inpatient Therapies

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Watford seeks a motivated Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to support qualified staff in delivering treatments to patients and assist in department operations. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with an integrated therapy team, enhancing communication and patient care skills. It's ideal for those with NHS experience, and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Team support and training

Qualifications

• Previous NHS experience is essential.
• Ability to assist with complex treatments for dependent patients.
• Willingness to participate in a structured training program.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified staff in delivering treatments.
• Assist in department operations, including data collection.
• Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

Skills

NHS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Band 3 Physiotherapy rotation within the inpatient therapy team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.

This role includes supporting the qualified staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients and to assist with running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

Previous NHS experience is essential.

This is an exciting and rewarding role with many opportunities to expand your communication and people skills whilst working alongside an integrated therapy team.

You will take part in peer learning sessions and be part of a structured in service training programme for our assistant tier alongside personal development reviews with your supervisor.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, this post offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the inpatient therapy service.

The post holder would work across various clinical settings including the care of elderly wards, stroke unit, surgical (including amputees), orthopaedic and medical wards, carrying out treatments, set out by the Physiotherapy staff.

This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities, but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency).


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Aug 2025