Apprentice Physiotherapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing, BN11 2DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-2241 |
Summary
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. Tasks include: 1. To support physiotherapy and inpatient teams to deliver the best patient care possible.2. To report any complaints and incidences to the immediate senior member of staff as soon as possible.3. To carry own caseload of patients with predictable conditions who require treatments. Liaising with physiotherapist as required. The size of the caseload will be small in nature initially and will increase during the apprenticeship.4. Involved in the rehabilitation of patients using knowledge learned during the apprenticeship.5. To assist nursing staff and therapists as required regarding day-to-day care of patients, e.g. transfers, maintaining hygienic environment.6. To be able to measure and issue appropriate walking aid for patients, ensuring completion of competencies and adherence to medical devices policies.7. To work collaboratively with relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Professionals (e.g. health care assistants, occupational therapy assistants, and nursing staff, Orthotists) to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patients potential.8. To contribute to the education of patients, on a range of topics covering Physiotherapy techniques (with physiotherapy support where required) e.g. Exercises, mobility activities including using walking aids and mobility.9. Be able to read and interpret monitored information to ensure patient and therapist safety during therapy session e.g. BP, HR, SaO2 etc. To request support with this where uncertain