Physiotherapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury, GL20 5TT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9327-26-0020 |
Summary
To identify and employ suitable verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating for example, hearing loss, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear or the inability to accept diagnosis. To provide guidance and instruction, and relay information regarding the aims of Physiotherapy intervention to patients/relative/carers in liaison with qualified physiotherapists. To employ appropriate skills to facilitate motivation and gain co-operation in the continuation of an agreed treatment programme. To communicate effectively to ensure collaborative working within the Physiotherapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies. Report to team members/line managers in cases of emergency, incident or accident and use judgement in requesting support when working alone. To participate in agreed departmental and where appropriate, patient related meetings. To assist with Physiotherapy audits by collecting data. To participate in the provision of non-clinical induction for Physiotherapy staff & in the training of other assistants and students within the department (as required). This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.