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Physiotherapy Assistant
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2374723
Job summary
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality and evidence based physiotherapy interventions under the guidance of a physiotherapist to enable people who access services to reach their full potential. This post is within an inpatient Mental Health ward for Older Adults.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide high quality and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions (group and individual) to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the physiotherapy pathways and with supervision from a specialist physiotherapist.
2. To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.
3. To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
4. To contribute to physiotherapy student placements.
5. To participate in service development and audits.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850 a year incl 5% Fringe HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325- 8315636-HOSP
Job locations
New Spencer Ward
St. Peter's Hospital Campus, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- evidence of interest and developing skills in Mental Health
- ability to travel across trust for training and appointments as necessary
Desirable
- previous experience of working with people within Mental Health setting
- previous experience of electronic systems, information gathering, record keeping, ordering equipment
- previous experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with service users to achieve goals
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of how an MDT works and the role of a physiotherapy assistant
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- evidence of interest and developing skills in Mental Health
- ability to travel across trust for training and appointments as necessary
Desirable
- previous experience of working with people within Mental Health setting
- previous experience of electronic systems, information gathering, record keeping, ordering equipment
- previous experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with service users to achieve goals
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of how an MDT works and the role of a physiotherapy assistant
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Spencer Ward
St. Peter's Hospital Campus, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Spencer Ward
St. Peter's Hospital Campus, Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)