Physiotherapy Support Worker

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite gym

Training and Education Centre

Temporary accommodation

Résumé du poste

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our Physiotherapy Team. The role involves supporting neurological and stroke inpatient rehabilitation, providing patient-centred care under supervision to improve outcomes.

You will work across Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and the Acute Stroke Unit, with CPD opportunities, a 7-day rota, and access to an onsite gym and Training Centre. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Numeracy at level 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in a health-related subject or suitable equivalent.
• Understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and its NHS standing.

Responsabilités

• Work as part of a team to deliver high quality patient care.
• Provide support to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively.
• Assist with progression of patient treatment under supervision.
• Work independently within the scope of practice where competent.
• Participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Connaissances

Therapy support experience

Team player

Patient care

Basic IT skills

Formation

GCSE English & Numeracy (level 1)

NVQ 3 in health related subject

Health-related academic qualification

Description du poste

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Support Worker

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker Neurological and Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation(Full Time, 37.5 Hours)

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 3 Physiotherapy SupportWorker to join our established and experienced Physiotherapy Team.

Weare looking to recruit a motivated and innovative person to work as part of ourteam. This role offers the chance to combine clinical practice with leadership,supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy topatients with a range of neurological conditions. You will have the opportunityto work across Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke Unit.

We are committed to supporting our staff and offer:

Excellentcontinuing professional development opportunities, including training,supervision, and appraisal

Opportunitiesto develop leadership, teaching, and research skills

A friendly, supportive multidisciplinary teamenvironment

Main duties of the job

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provide acute hospital and community-based services.

You will take a key role in the day-to-day management of the service, you will provide treatment while ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will also be:

Guided by a qualified physiotherapist to be responsible for the progression of patient treatment with an individual and group setting.

Providing support to qualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively

Supporting the delivery of timely, high-quality rehabilitation and facilitate patient flow

Contributing to service development, using evidence-based practice to inform policies and guidelines

We are looking for a candidate with:

Experience of working in a therapy environment

Work independently within scope of practice

A commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development

This role may involve participation in a 7-day rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Benefits include access to an onsite gym, Training and Education Centre, and availability of temporary accommodation.

We operate a No Smoking Policy. Working towards Equal Opportunities.

This post is subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

Working inSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the main purpose of thePhysiotherapy Support Worker role is to work part of the Physiotherapy team to providehigh standard physiotherapy.

The main responsibilities include:

Work as part of a team to deliver carethat focuses on the direct care needs of the individual, delivered in line withthe defined plans of care.

To provide support and assistance toqualified physiotherapy staff clinically and administratively, in order toensure highest standards of quality and efficiency of care.

The post holder will often be workingalone without direct supervision of the Physiotherapist; however advice from aPhysiotherapist is available.

Recognise and consistently work withinthe boundaries of your role: unless supervised by a HCPC registrantPhysiotherapist, only undertake activity that has been competency assessed.

Comply with the Trustvision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post; taking in reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Good levels of general fitness
• To meet travel requirements of post
• Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to evidence/ demonstrate values and behaviours aligned to the Trust
• Ale to use initiative and good organisational skills: timely organisation, delegation and prioritisation
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to independently follow guidance and standards
• Ability to engage, empathise and motivate people
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of the role of a therapy support worker
• An understanding of Physiotherapy
• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Numeracy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in health related subject or relevant past experience
• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
• Recognised academic qualification in a health related topic

Experience

• Evidence of interaction with the public or patients in a care setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of working within a therapy environment.
• Evidence of working as a physiotherapy assistant or technical instructor in a local authority, hospital or NHS organisation
• Previous B3 therapy support worker

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 name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust