Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

B4 Advanced Therapy / Rehab Assistant

The closing date is 08 March 2026

Job summary

To assist physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within the Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service.

Main duties of the job

We are currently recruiting to Renal and Pelvic Health services. Renal have the opportunity for a fixed term contract till 29th January 2027with the potential to become a permanent role. Pelvic Health have a full time permanent role available. Both for immediate start.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who would thrive in providing care for and working within a diverse community and workforce? Do you want to work in an organisation that values and celebrates diversity? If so apply for this position.

About us

We at Guys and St Thomas' Foundation NHS Trust physiotherapy department are looking for you to come and join our physiotherapy team as an Advanced Physiotherapy Assistant. The post holder will work under the direction of the physiotherapists and assist in the care and treatment of our patients. We deliver high quality of Physiotherapy across several sites in London including community settings.

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10319E

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

Patient Care

To carry own caseload of patients with defined clinical area, which may include complex conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist.
To be highly skilled and technically specialised within specific clinical area.
To provide competent treatment to patients within set clinical protocols.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, and to use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to formulate appropriate care plan utilising a range of treatment skills and options
To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively
To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or modifying treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters.
To work unsupervised by a physiotherapist for majority of time.
To assist with patient treatment in the hydrotherapy pool as required and directed by the physiotherapist.
To be responsible for group treatments/exercise/classes within the gym environment.
To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient and to watch the patient response to any treatment undertaken.
To monitor the reaction of patients to specific physiotherapy techniques undertaken.
To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and ability to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to physiotherapy, ensuring safety and security at all times.
To comply, at all times, with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and to take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for physiotherapy treatment of patients.
To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
To attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support)

Please review Job Description Document for full description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

Patient Care

To carry own caseload of patients with defined clinical area, which may include complex conditions, as delegated by the physiotherapist.
To be highly skilled and technically specialised within specific clinical area.
To provide competent treatment to patients within set clinical protocols.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, and to use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to formulate appropriate care plan utilising a range of treatment skills and options
To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively
To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or modifying treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters.
To work unsupervised by a physiotherapist for majority of time.
To assist with patient treatment in the hydrotherapy pool as required and directed by the physiotherapist.
To be responsible for group treatments/exercise/classes within the gym environment.
To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient and to watch the patient response to any treatment undertaken.
To monitor the reaction of patients to specific physiotherapy techniques undertaken.
To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and ability to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to physiotherapy, ensuring safety and security at all times.
To comply, at all times, with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and to take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for physiotherapy treatment of patients.
To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
To attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support)

Please review Job Description Document for full description.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Evidence of literacy and numeracy to GCSE level
Committed to own personal development

Desirable

Member of Assistants CIG
Sports and Fitness Diploma/Degree

Previous experience

Essential

Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills
Experience of management of exercise equipment including monitoring use and maintenance
Experience of team working

Desirable

Previous experience of working in sports and fitness industry
Previous experience as a physio assistant
Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people/ classes
Previous experience with data inputting

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Ability to treat patients in a clinical area and in gym/group environment, working within boundaries of guidelines/protocols with no immediate supervision
Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time.
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system
Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
Recognise boundaries of own responsibilities
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
Demonstrates a good understanding of confidentiality both written and verbal and how this applies to the physiotherapy environment
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range

Desirable

Advanced computer skills

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Evidence of literacy and numeracy to GCSE level
Committed to own personal development

Desirable

Member of Assistants CIG
Sports and Fitness Diploma/Degree

Previous experience

Essential

Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills
Experience of management of exercise equipment including monitoring use and maintenance
Experience of team working

Desirable

Previous experience of working in sports and fitness industry
Previous experience as a physio assistant
Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people/ classes
Previous experience with data inputting

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Ability to treat patients in a clinical area and in gym/group environment, working within boundaries of guidelines/protocols with no immediate supervision
Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time.
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system
Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
Recognise boundaries of own responsibilities
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
Demonstrates a good understanding of confidentiality both written and verbal and how this applies to the physiotherapy environment
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range

Desirable

Advanced computer skills

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

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)