Physiotherapy Technical Instructor | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stanmore is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapy Assistant to support patient care within the community and A&E settings. Candidates should demonstrate a strong passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to acquire new therapeutic skills. This role offers flexible working options and comprehensive training to aid professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for patient care.
• Drive to ensure patients receive the best treatment possible.
• Willingness to learn new skills in therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to regain and sustain functional levels.
• Assess patients and define treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with health and social service colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for patient care

Ability to undertake new skills

Job description

Overview

Harrow Rapid Response is a national leader in intermediate care that aims to bring the best of hospital care to a patient’s home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions. Most of our referrals are from GPs, London Ambulance Service and Accident and Emergency departments. Attending individually and in pairs we perform an initial assessment at home, performing a holistic assessment of the patient and in some cases starting a treatment plan within 2 hours of referral. The team can utilise a number of diagnostic equipment in the home, and we have access to hospital facilities for various scans when required. We also perform our services in A&E to avoid hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges. Harrow Urgent Community Response Team looks to provide the very best patient care, aiming to provide the same care a patient would receive as an in-patient. This is facilitated by having real time access to patient records in the community via laptops.

Role

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant who has a passion for patient care, who wants to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice and who has a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment possible. Excellent communication skills are essential. This post will be within the HUCRT/A&E service.

Responsibilities

• To work as a therapy technician in HUCRT, supporting patients to regain and sustain their levels of function.
• To be involved in assessing patients, defining treatment needs in relation to therapy and carrying out this treatment, maintaining clinical records.
• Undertake the learning of new skills and knowledge to include some nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy skills, assessing and planning social care packages in agreement with and on behalf of social services. All these skills are competency led.
• Work in close partnership with hospital colleagues and external agencies such as Social Services, Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Housing Associations, GPs and voluntary organisations. This will involve attending meetings outside the Trust and sharing protocols and care management plans with the CCG and other agencies.
• You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers and with colleagues in health and social services to ensure effective service planning, policy and delivery of services to their specific patient group.
• The post holder may be asked to be involved with assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of complex physical, sensory, perceptual and cognitive problems within A&E and community settings. Assessments will also include some inpatient assessments.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025