Physiotherapy Assistant — Rehab Support & Mobility

Spire Healthcare Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Private medical insurance

Employer and employee pension

Spire for you discounts

Job summary

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Physiotherapy department on a full-time permanent basis. The assistant will support the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary physiotherapy care within the physiotherapy department and on the wards.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, across 7 days Monday to Sunday, assisting therapists with treatments, guiding patients through exercises, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of physiotherapy assistant duties gained through training and induction.
• Previous healthcare or social care experience or NVQ qualification.
• Knowledge of mobility aids, basic anatomy and therapeutic exercises.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing workloads and routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists in delivering treatments.
• Support patients with prescribed exercises and mobility practice.
• Prepare treatment rooms and therapy equipment.
• Monitor and report patient responses to supervising therapists.
• Help patients use mobility aids safely.
• Maintain, clean and store equipment per infection control standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Rehabilitation support

Mobility assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Equipment management

Adaptability

Education

NVQ in healthcare

Job description

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Physiotherapy department on a full-time permanent basis. The assistant will support the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary physiotherapy care within the physiotherapy department and on the wards.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, across 7 days Monday to Sunday, assisting therapists with treatments, guiding patients through exercises, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment.