Job summary

Are you an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant with an interest in Neurology? Would you like an opportunity to develop your skills in this area?

An exciting maternity leave coveropportunity has arisen to join the Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant.

This will be a secondment or fixed-term post for an initial 6-month period (there may be an opportunity to extend this).

PDPS are a community-based, specialist neuro-physiotherapy service working with adults living with long-term and complex neurological conditions.

The post holder will work alongside specialist Physiotherapists to deliver a high-quality service to individuals within a variety of community settings including individual's homes, online, in gyms etc.

The post holder will work primarily in the South of Oxfordshire with a base at Abingdon Community Hospital.A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable work vehicle is essential. This position is part time for 18.75 hours per week. The core service currently runs from Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (flexibility within the week to work the hours).

Main duties of the job

oTo work alone in a variety of community settings with clients and carers, eg: home environment, sports centre, hospital clinic.

oTo complete independent assessments for review clients or for walking aid and small equipment provision.

oTo deliver effective physiotherapeutic intervention following management/ treatment plans prepared by the physiotherapist.

oTo organise and independently deliver exercise sessions/gymnasium sessions for clients in community settings or online in conjunction with the physiotherapist.

oTo demonstrate a clear understanding and apply the principles of self- management and personalised care within long-term disability management.

oTo show due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs and recognise change in the client's condition.

oTo accept responsibility for a clinical caseload, and to organise this effectively with due regard for clinical priorities and the geographical area covered.

oTo demonstrate well developed communication skills when working with clients, including those who have cognitive or speech problems, language or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.

oTo demonstrate well developed handling skills when treating clients.

oTo support the PDPS by carrying out administration tasks.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata | per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH8309828

Job locations

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX141AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a rehabilitation / therapy assistant

Desirable

• Working with people with a neurological condition
• Working alone in a community setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ/B Tech/A levels OR Relevant prior experience in a health setting

Desirable

• Additional relevant training or work experience in field.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the self-management approach to condition management

Desirable

• Understanding of the principles of exercise prescription

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a rehabilitation / therapy assistant Desirable Working with people with a neurological condition Working alone in a community setting Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ/B Tech/A levels OR Relevant prior experience in a health setting Desirable Additional relevant training or work experience in field. Knowledge Essential Understanding of the self-management approach to condition management Desirable Understanding of the principles of exercise prescription

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX141AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX141AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)