Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner B4

NHS; Godalming; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Godalming is seeking a physiotherapy assistant practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support a multidisciplinary team, provide therapy under supervision, and assist with rehabilitation. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform basic primary assessments.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exercise and mobility rehabilitation.
• Provide therapy assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Work flexibly within a 7-day service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with people

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for you to join our dynamic physiotherapy team, working on the inpatient wards at Milford Community Hospital, as a physiotherapy assistant practitioner for a 12 month fixed term contract. We may be able to offer this post as a band 3 to 4 development, for the right candidate.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, health care assistants, doctors, discharge co-ordinators and pharmacists.

We would welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, have a strong desire to learn and are keen to provide an excellent service. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has good communication and organisational skills and is an excellent team worker.

We are a friendly team of therapists who work together to provide a dynamic and pro-active service to our patients. You will be a key member of the physiotherapy team and will work under supervision and guidance of trained physiotherapists, to provide exercise and mobility rehabilitation, and assist with administrative tasks and information gathering. You will be supported to engage in service development and encouraged to put forward suggestions as to how we can continue to improve and grow the services we offer.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Therapy team in delivering a high quality and effective service to patients
  
  

About Us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF18834

Job locations

Milford Community Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification

• To provide Therapy assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy services designated by a qualified Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist.
• Assesses and treats patients without direct supervision according to team/department standards and protocols
• May be a rotatory and flexible post working across inpatient and Community
• Working flexibly within a 7 day service
  
  

Full training will be provided to ensure you are well supported and a competency framework will be used to ensure you have the appropriate skills to assist with physiotherapy treatments. We offer regular formal and informal supervision, and in house training.

For further information please contact;Sarah Trevail, Team Lead Physiotherapist: Meakin Clinical Service Manager:

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification

• To provide Therapy assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy services designated by a qualified Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist.
• Assesses and treats patients without direct supervision according to team/department standards and protocols
• May be a rotatory and flexible post working across inpatient and Community
• Working flexibly within a 7 day service
  
  

Full training will be provided to ensure you are well supported and a competency framework will be used to ensure you have the appropriate skills to assist with physiotherapy treatments. We offer regular formal and informal supervision, and in house training.

For further information please contact;Sarah Trevail, Team Lead Physiotherapist: Meakin Clinical Service Manager:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 level 3 equivalent of knowledge and experience
• Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ CPD in specialist field.
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and recognise when to seek assistance
• Broad experience of working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Technical Instructor.
• NHS experience within acute &/or community setting
• Recent experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities of the team.
• Understanding of common medical conditions and terminology
• Able to perform a basic primary assessment according to unit guidelines
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and recognise when to seek assistance
• Broad experience of working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Technical Instructor.
• NHS experience within acute &/or community setting
• Recent experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an understanding of roles and responsibilities of the team.
• Understanding of common medical conditions and terminology
• Able to perform a basic primary assessment according to unit guidelines
  
  

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 details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Community Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Community Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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