Job summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant on a part-time basis who will work along side our existing Community Outpatient Physiotherapy team based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital delivering physiotherapy to the adult population in the Redcar vicinity. You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and we offer excellent clinical supervision, appraisal and opportunity to work closely with specialist MSK physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment. We are looking for an applicant with a keen interest in the rehabilitation of patients. Banding of 3 or 4 may be offered and will be dependant on existing qualifications and/or experience. Main duties of the job You will give support to the qualified Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy treatment to patients attending the Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy departments, assisting with classes and issuing walking aids. The team works closely with the Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Spinal Clinic teams There may be an element of administrative support. There may be occasions when you will be required to work at one of our other localities within the Tees area. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions. Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £29,114 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 328-HNO-6917065 Job locations Redcar Primary Care Hospital West Dyke Road Redcar TS10 4NW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level (B3/4) Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 4 Qualification OR Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 4 (b3) Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3 (b3) Desirable Additional training such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery. EXPERIENCE (B3/4) Essential Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment Desirable Experience of working in an NHS role Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (B3/4) Essential Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Basic Moving and Handling Skills. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics at key skills level (B3/4) Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 4 Qualification OR Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 4 (b3) Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 3 Qualification OR Level 3 Apprenticeship in relevant clinical care. OR Health and Science T-Level AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3 (b3) Desirable Additional training such as short courses relevant to physiotherapy delivery. EXPERIENCE (B3/4) Essential Substantial experience of working in a rehabilitation health care setting or an exercise environment Desirable Experience of working in an NHS role Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (B3/4) Essential Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills. Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems. Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Understanding work-related boundaries. Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality Basic Moving and Handling Skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Redcar Primary Care Hospital West Dyke Road Redcar TS10 4NW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)