Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant B3

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and eager to learn and develop your skills? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our Physiotherapy Department at Haslemere Community Hospital.

In this dynamic role, you'll assist qualified physiotherapy staff in delivering high-quality and effective physiotherapy services to patients. You'll also play a key part in the smooth running of our clinics by assisting with patient appointments and scheduling alterations alongside the admin team.

You'll be supported by a team of Physiotherapists and established admin staff. The service operates Monday to Friday, with no weekend or bank holiday working.

What we're looking for:o GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)o Knowledge and experience equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant healthcare specialtyo Relevant physiotherapy assistant experienceo Experience of working within the NHSo Basic computer skillso Good written and spoken Englisho Awareness of the implications of confidentiality

For further information, please email: rsch.gw.msk@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To assist the qualified physiotherapy staff in delivering a high quality and effective Physiotherapy service to patients in relevant clinical area. There will be a requirement to make patient appointments, schedule clinic alterations, ensuring clinics run smoothly alongside the admin team.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,883 to £26,958 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-SB-EMF18413

Job locations

Haslemere Community Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

To assist the qualified physiotherapy staff in delivering a high quality and effective Physiotherapy service to patient. To treat patients according to team/ department standards/ protocols individually or in groups. To assist with booking and rescheduling appointments for patients as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge and experience equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant specialty i.e. Health care

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant physiotherapy assistant experience
Experience of working within the NHS
Able to determine and progress a treatment plan/ goals to D/C effectively
Able to perform a basic assessment according to department guidelines
Basic computer skills
Aware of implications of confidentiality
Good written and spoken English
Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
Be able to work on own initiative and know when tasks are out of personal scope of practice

Desirable

Successful completion of PTA competencies
Hospital systems knowledge
Ability to problem solve and adapt to situations as they arise

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge and experience equivalent to NVQ 3 in a relevant specialty i.e. Health care

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant physiotherapy assistant experience
Experience of working within the NHS
Able to determine and progress a treatment plan/ goals to D/C effectively
Able to perform a basic assessment according to department guidelines
Basic computer skills
Aware of implications of confidentiality
Good written and spoken English
Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work
Be able to work on own initiative and know when tasks are out of personal scope of practice

Desirable

Successful completion of PTA competencies
Hospital systems knowledge
Ability to problem solve and adapt to situations as they arise

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Community Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere Community Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

GU27 2BJ

Employer's website

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