Physiotherapy Assistant | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 per annum inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7744185/196-LIS10237-O |
Summary
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our physiotherapy team at St Thomas'. The position we are recruiting for is to join our critical care physiotherapy service at St Thomas'. This involves delivering high quality, holistic rehabilitation and respiratory care on the critical care unit.
This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop their understanding of physiotherapy and patient management skills.
To assist physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service by:
• Assisting the physiotherapist to carry out delegated physiotherapy duties
• Treating own delegated workload of patients and maintaining associated patient records
• Ensuring equipment is cleaned and available to the physiotherapy team in a timely fashion
• Assisting in the administration and clerical duties of the department
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally.
HLCC Rehab and Therapies Department
The Heart, Lung, and Critical Care Rehabilitation and Therapies team represents the largest specialist respiratory Allied Health Professional (AHP) group in the UK.
Organisational Values:
Ourvalueshelp us to define and develop our culture,what we doandhow we do it.We are;
Caring –we put patients first
We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others’ needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.
Ambitious –we innovate and strive for excellence
We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.
Inclusive –we respect each other and work collaboratively
We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in ‘others’ shoes’. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.
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Job summary
To assist physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within the Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service by:
§ Assisting the physiotherapist to carry out delegated physiotherapy duties
§ Treating own delegated workload of patients and maintain associated patient records
§ Ensuring stock levels of mobility aids are maintained and stock re-ordered in timely fashion
§ Assisting in the administration and clerical duties of the department
§ To engage and complete relevant competency documents and the AHP care certificate
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026