University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good organisational skills to join our Neurological Physiotherapy Team at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath as a full time Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant (37.5 hours per week) on a 1-year fixed term contract (maternity leave cover).

The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath in the heart of mid Sussex is part of University Hospitals Sussex and benefits from being close to Brighton as well as the South Downs.

The job combines a mixture of practical and administrative skills to ensure our inpatients with acute and long-term neurological conditions receive the best possible care to promote their independence and a safe discharge. The successful candidate will be key members of the Neurological Physiotherapy Team, based between the Acute Medical Wards and at the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, and will work under supervision and guidance of trained physiotherapists.

Applicants need to be flexible, reliable, with strong interpersonal skills and it would be an advantage to have good IT skills. You must enjoy working as part of a team, and be able to complete manual handling tasks. Experience of working in a caring role or rehabilitationsetting is required. The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive team and receive training and support to ensure you have the appropriate skills. You will also be required to work weekends as part of the orthopaedic weekend service.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include assisting with patient's rehabilitation sessions, providing direct intervention (including exercise and mobility) as prescribed by Physiotherapists, supporting the maintenance of equipment and the completion of administrative tasks including diary management, data collection and equipment ordering.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7308321-JUL25

Job locations

Sussex Rehabilitation Centre

Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist physiotherapists in the assessment and rehabilitation of inpatients with neurological conditions across the Acute Medical Wards and within the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre in order to promote independence with mobility and functional tasks.

To provide individual interventions(including exercise and mobility practice) as prescribed by Physiotherapists and support group activities.

To provide support to the team with administration and housekeeping duties.

To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and promote equity of access of care for patient.

Physiotherapy Assistants are supervised by a Senior Physiotherapist and will have direct access to a physiotherapist or suitably qualified clinician at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide individual interventions(including exercise and mobility practice) as prescribed by Physiotherapists and support group activities.

To provide support to the team with administration and housekeeping duties.

To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and promote equity of access of care for patient.

Physiotherapy Assistants are supervised by a Senior Physiotherapist and will have direct access to a physiotherapist or suitably qualified clinician at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths C/4 or above

Desirable

NVQ level 3 or A Levels in health/science related subject

Experience

Essential

Experience working in care/rehab setting
Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience working in healthcare as PTA/Rehab Assistant/HCA
Experience withing in neuro rehab
Experience working as part of a multi disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Evidence effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and good time management
Evidence of basic computer skills

Desirable

Experience working with those with communication and cognitive difficulties
Experience of manual handling in the clinical setting

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths C/4 or above

Desirable

NVQ level 3 or A Levels in health/science related subject

Experience

Essential

Experience working in care/rehab setting
Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience working in healthcare as PTA/Rehab Assistant/HCA
Experience withing in neuro rehab
Experience working as part of a multi disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

Evidence effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and good time management
Evidence of basic computer skills

Desirable

Experience working with those with communication and cognitive difficulties
Experience of manual handling in the clinical setting

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Sussex Rehabilitation Centre

Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Sussex Rehabilitation Centre

Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

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