Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Support Worker

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a caring Physiotherapy Support Worker ( assistant) to join our Physiotherapy team. The job involves helping run classes, individual sessions with patients as well as administrative and cleaning duties. You will be required to be flexible and adapt to the changing requirements of the department. The role will be based across two or three sites across Swindon. You will also be expected to work on Orthopedic weekends.

If you have had some experience dealing with patients this could be the right role for you.

Main duties of the job

To carry out specific tasks with confidence and competence as instructed by therapists whilst demonstrating sound initiative.
To assist the therapists where appropriate with assessment and treatment of patients and, where appropriate, with patients' continued management including implementation and supervision of exercise regimes whilst under supervision from the therapist.
To communicate frequently with therapists with regard to any change in patient status, behaviour, ability and response to therapeutic intervention.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7316706

Job locations

Physiotherapy Department, Rehabilitation Therapy Outpatients

GWH

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To supervise and assist in the running of classes and group work alongside the physiotherapist.
To assist physiotherapists with supervision of patients in the hydrotherapy pool.
To communicate effectively routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills with the patients in an effort to encourage and motivate them towards their therapeutic goals.
To be able to assess, measure and issue appropriate walking aids and instruct patients on their safe use with knowledge gained through training and with reference to a physiotherapist

Please see the attached job description for full information

Job description

Job responsibilities

To supervise and assist in the running of classes and group work alongside the physiotherapist.
To assist physiotherapists with supervision of patients in the hydrotherapy pool.
To communicate effectively routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills with the patients in an effort to encourage and motivate them towards their therapeutic goals.
To be able to assess, measure and issue appropriate walking aids and instruct patients on their safe use with knowledge gained through training and with reference to a physiotherapist

Please see the attached job description for full information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good IT Skills
GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

Health and Care Modules

Experience

Essential

Working with members of the public or elderly
Understanding the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

Team working
Working as an Assistant in a Health Care role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good IT Skills
GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

Health and Care Modules

Experience

Essential

Working with members of the public or elderly
Understanding the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

Team working
Working as an Assistant in a Health Care role

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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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Department, Rehabilitation Therapy Outpatients

GWH

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Department, Rehabilitation Therapy Outpatients

GWH

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

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