Physiotherapy Assistant

1 week ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time
"Moving Is good For You" - Professor Brian Dolan, OBE

Are you interested in a career in the therapy? We have opportunities to join our Physiotherapy team here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust based at Musgrove Park Hospital.


We are offering the opportunity to individuals who are keen to make a difference to patients' rehabilitation while they are in hospital, helping them to achieve their goals and regain function.

As a Trust we are committed to embracing the global movement #EndPJparalysis with its aim to "value patients' time and help more people to live the richest, fullest lives possible by reducing immobility, muscle deconditioning and dependency".


We are seeking caring, motivated individuals who are keen to learn from our network of skilled practitioners and develop themselves within this area.

If you think you can offer the drive and enthusiasm for all aspects of patient care, we would love to hear from you.

"Patients time is the most valuable currency in healthcare. Let's make every minute count" Professor Brian Dolan, OBE #End PJparalysis #ReconditionTheNation


As an employer we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding career.

On the completion of probationary periods and the achievement of competencies as opportunities arise you would be well placed to consider your progression.

Assist Physiotherapists Therapists in the physiotherapy management of patients. This may be with individual patients and with groups of patients and includes;

  • Assisting the physiotherapist with individual physiotherapy treatments.
  • Providing physiotherapy treatments according to written protocol, the post holder may vary the treatments within the scope of the protocol.
  • Lead education groups.
  • The preparation and cleaning of equipment used by physiotherapists.
  • Input of patient contact data to the hospital computer system.


75% of the work is clinically related - the focus of this post is the rehabilitation of patients with a variety of conditions.


As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines.

You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Please see full job description and personal specification for details.

  • Assisting the State Registered Physiotherapist (SRP) with treatment as appropriate, to include handling and moving patients, dressing and undressing patients, and patient's toilets needs during physiotherapy.
  • The Band 3 can see a patient to initiate rehabilitation if deemed appropriate with the ward physiotherapist. They will liaise with the ward physiotherapist to update them on the patient following an intervention.


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