Barchester Healthcare

Physiotheropy Assistant Bank

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

As a Bank Physiotherapist at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. You'll provide and supervise the delivery of quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well as the company's policies.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include assessing residents on arrival, creating individual care plans, and delivering them with each person's needs in mind. You'll have the opportunity to put your skills to use in many different areas of care, allowing you to develop your career by building on your skills or focusing on a specialist area.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support to their residents, empowering their staff to make a positive difference in the lives of those they care for.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.24 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1463866383

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Physiotherapist at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. We'll look to you to provide and supervise the delivery of quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well our company policies.

You can expect a wide range of responsibilities that sees our residents through their entire journey with us; from their initial assessment on arrival to creating individual care plans and delivering them with each person's needs in mind. As a Barchester Physiotherapist, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to use in many different areas of care it's the chance to truly develop your career by building on your skills or focusing on a specialist area.

ABOUT YOU You'll need to have empathy, dedication and a can-do attitude to join us as a Physiotherapist. We'll look for a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important. Above all, you'll have a person-centred approach which means you always deliver the highest standards of care and support.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Physiotherapist at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. We'll look to you to provide and supervise the delivery of quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well our company policies.

You can expect a wide range of responsibilities that sees our residents through their entire journey with us; from their initial assessment on arrival to creating individual care plans and delivering them with each person's needs in mind. As a Barchester Physiotherapist, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to use in many different areas of care it's the chance to truly develop your career by building on your skills or focusing on a specialist area.

ABOUT YOU You'll need to have empathy, dedication and a can-do attitude to join us as a Physiotherapist. We'll look for a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important. Above all, you'll have a person-centred approach which means you always deliver the highest standards of care and support.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.24 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1463866383

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ


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