Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

This is an opportunity for an existing B3 staff menber to increase their contractual B3 physio assistant hours.

We are looking for enthusiastic staff who are interested in increasing their working hours within the current physiotherapy team. You will continue to work alongside physiotherapy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, with your development supported by senior clinicians working within these services.

Strong organisational and communication skills are essential to effectively support the rehabilitation of patients across the service. This opportunity offers individuals the chance to broaden their experience, consolidate existing skills, and gain further exposure to working within the physiotherapy team, while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the wider physiotherapy team at Bishop Auckland Hospital, providing inpatient rehabilitation across a range of clinical areas including frailty, rehabilitation, elective orthopaedics, and stroke. The post includes a 7-day working requirement in line with service delivery needs.

The role involves working both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy assessment and treatment to inpatients across relevant wards. This includes close working with physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and other members of the MDT, alongside completion of administrative tasks to support the effective running of the service.

As part of the inpatient physiotherapy service, the post holder will support physiotherapists by implementing agreed treatment plans and, where appropriate, independently delivering interventions within their scope of practice.

Patients will present with a wide range of conditions and rehabilitation needs. Physiotherapy interventions will include the provision of walking aids, mobility practice, and strength and functional rehabilitation, with the overarching aim of supporting patients to return.

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 been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS 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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Employer's website

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

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