Senior Physiotherapy Assistant | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme and annual/le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lea

Zusammenfassung

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Pelvic and Maternal Health Physiotherapy Team. The role supports obstetric and gynecological patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, under supervision, contributing to assessment, treatment, and admin tasks.

You will assist with clinics and classes, supervise routine exercises, help with walking aids, and maintain equipment, while following the Trust's PRIDE values and

Qualifikationen

Aufgaben

• Assist registered Physiotherapists with patient care and rehabilitation
• Assist patients with functional activities of daily living e.g. walking, dressing, undressing, toileting
• Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes
• Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids. Apply a variety of treatment modalities following appropriate testing for suitability e.g. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and hot pack therapy
• Fit and teach the use of appliances
• Assist with moving and handling of patients in line with Trust policies
• Assist with treatment e.g. balance training, gait re-education, stair assessment, hydrotherapy

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Physiotherapy Assistant | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Pelvic and Maternal Health Physiotherapy Team.

You will work under supervision/direction as part of the physiotherapy team managing obstetric and gynaecological in and outpatients.

In addition to generic duties, tasks may include:

• o Assisting with the administration of the inpatient Pelvic and Maternal Health Services
• o Accompanying qualified physiotherapists as a chaperone.
• o Assisting with the administration of the outpatient Pelvic and Maternal Health service including booking outpatient appointments and general office duties
• o Supporting the delivery of clinics and classes.

In this role you will work in an outpatient clinic setting both in the hospital and on visits in the community to undertake a variety of delegated clinical and administrative activities each day supporting our Physiotherapy team to provide excellent patient care. As a band 3 you will work with other clinicians or support workers during an assessment or treatment, support a patient to complete a prescribed exercise programme, functional task or mobility plan, undertake administrative and reporting tasks, and maintain equipment and stock levels.

The post holder will work with supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients.

Working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical administrative tasks to support the Physiotherapy service.

Undertake a limited supported teaching and supervisory role.

Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

You will receive training to support you in undertaking this role working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field along with junior staff, other support workers and students. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development using our competency framework.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Post holders will be included in the in-patient weekend roster (currently Trauma and Orthopaedics) to fulfil the 7 day working commitments required for this post. A roster is in place for weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Part time: 15 hours per week

Interview date: 26th June 2026

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.

Collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical, nursing records and Physiotherapy notes, personal educational files.

Use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of registered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Such tasks may include:

• Assist registered Physiotherapists with patient care and rehabilitation
• Assist patients with functional activities of daily living e.g. walking, dressing, undressing, toileting.
• Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes.
• Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids. Apply a variety of treatment modalities following appropriate testing for suitability e.g. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and hot pack therapy.
• Fit and teach the use of appliances.
• Assist with moving and handling of patients in line with Trust policies.
• Assist with treatment e.g. balance training, gait re-education, stair assessment, hydrotherapy.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust