Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to assist the physiotherapy team for children in a London school. The role requires organizing therapy sessions, managing equipment, and supporting the assessment and treatment of children. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children in healthcare settings. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Commitment to diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapists in delivering physiotherapy services.
• Assist in organizing and running group activities.
• Manage equipment and record keeping for EHCP provision.

Skills

Ability to assist in assessment and treatment

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Basic understanding of physiotherapy

Education

Relevant healthcare qualifications or training

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work with children within the Children's physiotherapy team for Redbridge as a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner supporting the specialist physiotherapist leading on the EHCP provision for children attending a Redbridge Mainstream School.

To assist in assessment and treatment of physiotherapy alongside the senior physiotherapist.

To order, monitor, manage, track record keeping/admin on EHCP provision and report writing.

To order, monitor, record, manage the storage and set up of school/ community equipment.

To lead / organise / run group activity / sessions under guidance of senior physiotherapist.

Values and Trust Information

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. Induction will include opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London: This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).

Role Description

To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.

To carry out an extended assistant’s role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.

Application and Additional Information

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver high-quality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.

Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025