MSK Rehab Assistant — Flexible NHS Role & Training

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff restaurants

On-site staff accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Eastbourne Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support the outpatient physiotherapy team. You will work with physiotherapists and instructors to assist patients in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, including individual and group activities, and hydrotherapy pool support.

You will develop skills through competency-based training and contribute to safe, effective patient care. The role also involves admin duties and coordination across the department, with flexible patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or care settings is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop competency frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the department.
• Coordinate local ordering and liaise with teams.
• Support equipment monitoring and health and safety audits.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities and hydrotherapy pool support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient support

Job description

Eastbourne Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support the outpatient physiotherapy team. You will work with physiotherapists and instructors to assist patients in rehabilitation after injury or surgery, including individual and group activities, and hydrotherapy pool support.

You will develop skills through competency-based training and contribute to safe, effective patient care. The role also involves admin duties and coordination across the department, with flexible patterns