The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

Exciting opportunity available for highly motivated, responsible and caring individuals to join the Walton Centre's Therapy Service.

As a Physiotherapy Assistant you will work alongside qualified Physiotherapy staff as part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients who have acute physiotherapy needs.

You will assist physiotherapy staff in planning and delivering high quality treatments, will carry a small delegated, but independent case load and will be involved in the management and distribution of physiotherapy equipment.

As a Physiotherapy assistant you will also play a crucial role in the smooth running of the department and this will include some housekeeping and administration duties.

You will have good communication and interpersonal skills along with previous experience of working within a health care setting and should preferably hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in a health and social care related topic.

You will receive a comprehensive training programme and regular support, supervision and appraisals.

This advert will close upon reaching saturation.

Main duties of the job

1. To support qualified Physiotherapy staff in the treatment and handling ofpatients in a manner that respects people's privacy, dignity and individuality.

2. To undertake physiotherapeutic interventions both independently and under direct supervision of the qualified physiotherapists.

3. To provide administration support for senior physiotherapy staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the service

4. To liaise regularly with physiotherapists regarding treatment progression and on-going care.

5. To carry a designated case load and act responsibly in the execution of clinical duties paying due regard to health and safety of self and others.

6. To act as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising closely with a range of health and social care professionals.

7. To prepare and maintain equipment and the treatment areas includinghousehold duties.

8. To assist where necessary in the provision of cover across the service in times of annual leave / sickness etc.

9. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

10. To monitor and maintain equipment stocks and supplies under direction of senior physiotherapists and to advise physiotherapists of repairs or condemned equipment.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160- 7652733

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a Health or Social Care environment
Good numerical and literacy skills
Practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments
Willingness to work towards specified competencies

Desirable

Practical working knowledge of the therapeutic assessment, intervention and rehabilitation process
Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living
Awareness of a range of neurological conditions and their impact on function and daily life
Awareness of external agencies within the community who support people living with a disability
Awareness of current NHS/National issues

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development) If post holder does not have qualification, they will complete this in their role, as now mandatory for support workers.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a Health or Social Care environment
Good numerical and literacy skills
Practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments
Willingness to work towards specified competencies

Desirable

Practical working knowledge of the therapeutic assessment, intervention and rehabilitation process
Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living
Awareness of a range of neurological conditions and their impact on function and daily life
Awareness of external agencies within the community who support people living with a disability
Awareness of current NHS/National issues

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development) If post holder does not have qualification, they will complete this in their role, as now mandatory for support workers.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

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