Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to support registered physiotherapists in conducting assessments and treatment plans. The successful candidate will manage administrative tasks and maintain accurate clinical records. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals interested in mental health physiotherapy, offering a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum plus a high-cost area allowance.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Staff discounts and relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of working in MDT settings.
• Experience of assisting registered professionals.
• Knowledge of local community resources.

Responsibilities

• Support registered physiotherapists in assessments and management plans.
• Conduct delegated treatment programs independently or with a physiotherapist.
• Manage administrative tasks and maintain clinical notes.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Time management

Ability to build rapport

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

Self-initiative and problem solving

Education

Experience in MDT settings

Full UK driver's license

Previous experience in mental health

Job description

Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our dynamic Mental Health Physiotherapy Service at Basildon MH unit. We are a supportive, growing team, committed to improving access to high-quality care for individuals with mental health conditions in both inpatient and community settings.

The physiotherapy department primarily covers older adult wards on a daily basis, with adult wards being seen on a referral basis. In addition, we provide a variety of group or individual exercise sessions, scheduled across the week. Comprehensive training and support will be offered to assist in the implementation of treatment programs and to lead group-based therapy, as directed by registered physiotherapy staff.

We are seeking motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individuals with a genuine interest in Mental Health Physiotherapy. You will receive regular professional and managerial supervision, with opportunities to further develop your skills in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

This diverse role involves supporting registered physiotherapists in conducting physiotherapy assessments and developing management plans for patients referred to the service in both inpatient and community settings. Responsibilities will include assisting with specific assessments, implementing treatment techniques as directed by the registered practitioner, and facilitating group-based therapy sessions under their supervision.

Additionally, the role involves administrative support, including reading and writing clinical notes, managing emails, assisting with both electronic and paper documentation, and completing daily diary sheets.

The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to assist with equipment audits, reporting faulty equipment to the registered physiotherapist, collating patient information, and monitoring stock levels within the team.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Carry out delegated 1:1 treatment/practice or teaching programs with patients independently or with the physiotherapist present. Treatment is always provided with or as directed by the physiotherapist.

Be able to use own initiative to adapt treatment programs where necessary to maintain patient care and feedback to appropriate qualified staff in a timely fashion.

To plan, manage and priorities a defined workload independently with distant guidance from identified supervisor.

Be responsible for organising own clinical caseload and assistant led exercise groups.

Be able to independently evaluate progress of treatment and provide consistent feedback (written or verbal) to qualified staff.

Administration:

To support the administration of the team as required.

To complete necessary statistical information, e.g. daily diary sheets.

To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.

To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Professional:

To maintain up to date, accurate record keeping of patients notes in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy professional guidelines and Trust policies.

Attend Professional meetings as required.

To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.

To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.

Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Experience of working in MDT settings.
• Experience of assisting registered professionals.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the MDT in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Full UK drivers licence.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Previous working experience in MH.

Skills

• Established and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as Word and Excel.
• Self and time management skills.
• Ability to set and maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Ability to act on own initiative and problem solve.

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, plus 5% high cost area allowance