Physiotherapy Assistant, Neuro Rehabilitation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physiotherapy Assistant will join the inpatient rehabilitation physiotherapy team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), supporting high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological disabilities, often following acquired brain injuries.

The role is based in Level 1 and Level 2 neurorehabilitation units, working with a wide multidisciplinary team to deliver hands-on interventions under supervision.

Qualifications

• Patient-centred rehabilitation support in a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist qualified physiotherapists with hands-on treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to practise exercises and functional tasks.
• Assist therapists with hydrotherapy pool exercises and other activities.
• Support therapists with manual handling tasks and safety.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to therapist guidance.
• Help with stock monitoring and timetabling/admin duties.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to service development.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Experience in UK healthcare

Ability to follow directions

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Physiotherapy Assistant will join the inpatient rehabilitation physiotherapy team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation to individuals with complex neurological disabilities, often resulting from acquired brain injuries. The role is based within the Level 1 and Level 2 neurorehabilitation units, which are committed to clinical excellence and supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals. Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assist qualified physiotherapists in delivering hands‑on rehabilitation interventions to improve patients' mobility, functional abilities and independence in daily activities. This is a static position within the rehabilitation physiotherapy team, offering the opportunity to contribute to the care of patients with complex rehabilitation needs while supporting the effective organisation and delivery of the service through administrative and organisational duties.

• Working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with neurological impairments, which affects their movement, thinking and communication skills, to regain independence in their daily lives.
• Supporting patients to practice exercises and functional tasks that will help their ability to move their arms and legs, including exercise in the hydrotherapy pool.
• Supporting therapists in therapeutic manual handling tasks to ensure staff and patient safety.
• Monitoring patient performance and response to treatments and seeking help or advice from qualified therapists as required.
• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining therapy equipment as well as supporting the physiotherapy team in administrative tasks such as timetabling.
• Participating in team meetings, learning opportunities and service evaluation and development projects.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and work within trust safety policies., As a physiotherapy assistant you will work with the physiotherapy team to deliver high quality rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological disability, often resulting from an acquired brain injury. This involves working in an inpatient rehabilitation unit as part of a wide multidisciplinary team. You will deliver hands‑on physiotherapy treatments under the supervision of a qualified therapist and will help patients to optimise their ability to move and be independent in their daily lives. You will also support the team with administrative and organisational tasks.
  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working in a UK healthcare setting
• GCSE (or equivalent) maths and english
• Ability to work under the direction of others

Desirable criteria

• Computer literate - use of word / excel etc
• Ability to work in a team
• experience of working with people with disabilities
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Desire to pursue a career in healthcare
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
  The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world‑class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27 You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference. Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero‑tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
  Working pattern 37.5hours per week, during the following core hours: Monday to Friday 8am -4:30pm. You need to be able to work extended hours or at weekends if required.