County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Inpatient Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the well established inpatient physiotherapy team at University Hospital North Durham. This post is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

We are recruiting for a full time band 3 physiotherapy assistant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant to join our team. You will work alongside Physiotherapy

staff and the wider MDT and your development will be supported by senior staff working within these

areas. Outstanding organisation and communication skills are required in order to support with the

rehabilitation of patients

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the wider physiotherapy team to provide inpatient

rehabilitation to clients in a range of settings within inpatients at UHND. The role has a 7 day working

requirement.

The successful applicant will work independently and as part of the team to provide physiotherapy

treatment to clients on the stroke, medical, surgical, frailty and orthopaedic wards, working alongside other physiotherapists and assistants.

They will also carry out administration tasks to support the service.

Supporting the inpatient physiotherapy team as an assistant will involve working with physiotherapists,

other physiotherapy assistants and members of the MDT, as well as working independently to carry out treatment plans provided by the physiotherapist.

The patients will have a wide range of conditions and require a range of physiotherapy treatment

including providing walking aids and carrying out mobility and strength rehabilitation with the aim of

supporting patients to safely return home or support discharge flow into the community hospitals for

further rehabilitation.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0964

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The trust has robust induction training and an essential training programme.

The teams are very committed to providing an in-service training programme which the post holder will

be encouraged to take an active part in to maintain their CPD.

We would like to encourage applicants to contact us for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The trust has robust induction training and an essential training programme.

The teams are very committed to providing an in-service training programme which the post holder will

be encouraged to take an active part in to maintain their CPD.

We would like to encourage applicants to contact us for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision. Experience working in a hospital setting with an inpatient client group.

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of audit/research
Basic competency training in: mobility, assessment, progression of mobility, provision of walking aids, stair assessment, passive movement, passive stretches and individual exercise programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE/ equivalent

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Team working
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills.

Desirable

Experience working as Physiotherapy Assistant or equivalent role in healthcare working at Band 2 or above.
Knowledge of community therapy services accessible to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision. Experience working in a hospital setting with an inpatient client group.

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of audit/research
Basic competency training in: mobility, assessment, progression of mobility, provision of walking aids, stair assessment, passive movement, passive stretches and individual exercise programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE/ equivalent

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of Team working
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills.

Desirable

Experience working as Physiotherapy Assistant or equivalent role in healthcare working at Band 2 or above.
Knowledge of community therapy services accessible to patients.

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

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