Physiotherapy Assistant | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7806529/234-25-F1877 |
Summary
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Respiratory Physiotherapy team here at NNUH. The position will support the delivery of specialist assessments and treatments to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. This role offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their understanding of Physiotherapy with the multi-disciplinary team, optimizing mobilisation, and promoting functional recovery from illness and injury.
The primary role is to assist Physiotherapists in providing high quality assessment and treatment by carrying out key duties to support a smooth functioning of the team and service. This could include:
- Working under supervision to undertake a variety of clinical/non-clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients.
- Assisting physiotherapists to carry out delegated physiotherapy duties
- Maintain accurate patient records based on own delegated caseloads
- Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and available to physiotherapists in a timely fashion
Full time: 37.5hrs
Interview: 2nd March 2026
As post holder you will work within a team of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy support workers undertaking a variety of non-clinical and clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy services to patients. You will assist the Physiotherapists with their interventions and carry out prescribed exercise or functional practice programs that will benefit patients and support the team.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of a team and with a caseload of patients with possible complex communication needs. In addition, working in a multidisciplinary environment you must be able to communicate effectively, consistently and accurately.
Particularly with the in-patient roles, the patients that you will be required to see are frequently extremely unwell, sometimes feeling fatigued and demotivated and therefore previous experience of working in a care setting is desirable. You will experience a mix of patients those who are recovering from illness but also some that are experiencing physical and cognitive decline.
Working as part of a team is an essential component to this role, if you can demonstrate collaborative working, professionalism and compassion then we want to hear from you.
*Please note the candidate must be able to attend the interview face to face as there is a practical element to the interview – this is essential. Therefore, virtual interviews are not possible*
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical and non-clinical skills with access to in-service training and personal development. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development.
This role is suitable to you if you would like to take the opportunity to work in a large and supportive team, to develop yourself and help others, and be part of a patient journey to regain independence.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026