Senior Physiotherapy Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a motivated Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to support their Mental Health Physiotherapy Service. Responsibilities include assisting with physiotherapy assessments, implementing treatment programs, and facilitating therapy sessions. The role requires a genuine interest in mental health physiotherapy, with regular supervision and opportunities for skill development. The position offers generous benefits including holidays, pension contributions, and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts available

Relocation package of £8k

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Must provide treatment programs under supervision of registered physiotherapists.
• Experience or understanding of managing patient care.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and assist with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Support registered physiotherapists in assessments and developing management plans.
• Implement treatment techniques directed by the registered practitioner.
• Facilitate group-based therapy sessions under supervision.
• Manage clinical notes and assist with documentation.

Skills

Genuine interest in Mental Health Physiotherapy

Motivated and creative

Ability to assist with assessments

Job description

Overview

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.

We provide physiotherapy across older adult wards on a daily basis, with adult wards seen on a referral basis. Our multidisciplinary team offers group or individual exercise sessions scheduled throughout the week, and comprehensive training and support will be provided to implement treatment programs and lead group-based therapy under the direction of registered physiotherapy staff.

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

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 include assisting with specific assessments, implementing treatment techniques directed by the registered practitioner, and facilitating group-based therapy sessions under supervision.

Administrative duties include reading and writing clinical notes, managing emails, assisting with electronic and paper documentation, completing daily diary sheets, and supporting equipment audits and stock monitoring.

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

Benefits

• 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 other 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: supplement income and develop skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

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.
• Use own initiative to adapt treatment programs where necessary, maintain patient care, and provide timely feedback to appropriate qualified staff.
• Plan, manage, and prioritise a defined workload independently with distant guidance from the identified supervisor.
• Be responsible for organising own clinical caseload and assistant‑led exercise groups.
• Independently evaluate progress of treatment and provide consistent feedback (written or verbal) to qualified staff.

Administration

• Support the administration of the team as required.
• Complete necessary statistical information, e.g., daily diary sheets.
• Note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Professional

• Maintain up‑to‑date, accurate record keeping of patient notes in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy professional guidelines and Trust policies.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Undertake annual appraisal and contribute constructively to the supervision process.
• 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.

This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025