Job summary We are currently recruiting Advanced Therapy Assistants to our musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services, this will also include our talent pool (reserve list). We at Guys and St Thomas' Foundation NHS Trust physiotherapy department are looking for you to come and join our physiotherapy team as an Advanced Physiotherapy Assistant especially if you have been working in exercise rehabilitation or the exercise health sector. We work in several specialties of physiotherapy which includes outpatients and/or providing rehabilitation in gyms. Main duties of the job Working with patients with a variety of acute and chronic MSK conditions.Independent 1:1 caseload of (remote rehabilitation and face to face working). Can involve managing an inpatient or outpatient caseload. Administration duties within your role and the team. Progression or regression of patient exercise plan. Organising and delivering remote and in person classes. Hydrotherapy, exercise prescription and multidisciplinary working. The role also includes working with Physiotherapists in the outpatient setting. About us The post holder will work within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team and assist in the care and treatment of our patients. We deliver high quality of physiotherapy across several sites in London including community settings. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9276 Job locations Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities For the role you will be expected to: - work independently within the physiotherapy team- prescribe, progress and develop exercise programs for patients undergoing rehabilitation which may include hydrotherapy, inpatient rehabilitation, pelvic health, remote rehabilitation and gym exercise sessions.- give essential support in setting up and management of smooth running of condition specific exercise classes for adults of all ages and abilities, this will include various administrative tasks.You will need to have a confident approach to work and demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and staff. You will need to be physically fit. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding and willingness to work as part of a team, manage your own time effectively and work unsupervised for part of the day. Microsoft computer skills are essential for this role as you will be involved in data collection and reporting.Previous NHS experience is not essential, however experience in personal training or working with people with long term conditions in or outside of work is desirable. We offer robust in-service training and individual personal development.Please note, if successful to our talent pool (reserve list) you will not automatically receive a confirmed offer of employment but we will offer within 6 months should another post become available. If in that time we are not able to appoint you to a substantive post it will be necessary for you to make a fresh application. The interview involves a small amount of practical. Job description Job responsibilities For the role you will be expected to: - work independently within the physiotherapy team- prescribe, progress and develop exercise programs for patients undergoing rehabilitation which may include hydrotherapy, inpatient rehabilitation, pelvic health, remote rehabilitation and gym exercise sessions.- give essential support in setting up and management of smooth running of condition specific exercise classes for adults of all ages and abilities, this will include various administrative tasks.You will need to have a confident approach to work and demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and staff. You will need to be physically fit. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding and willingness to work as part of a team, manage your own time effectively and work unsupervised for part of the day. Microsoft computer skills are essential for this role as you will be involved in data collection and reporting.Previous NHS experience is not essential, however experience in personal training or working with people with long term conditions in or outside of work is desirable. We offer robust in-service training and individual personal development.Please note, if successful to our talent pool (reserve list) you will not automatically receive a confirmed offer of employment but we will offer within 6 months should another post become available. If in that time we are not able to appoint you to a substantive post it will be necessary for you to make a fresh application. The interview involves a small amount of practical. Person Specification Physical requirements Essential Physically fit and able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day Skills Essential Highly skilled and technically specialised in treating in a clinical, gym or gym environment Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Knowledge of health care delivery and the role of the physiotherapist Work with guidelines and protocols without immediate supervision Able to maintain own caseload of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the physiotherapist Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time Ability to teach other members of the team Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system Recognise boundaries of own responsibilities Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Demonstrates a good understanding of confidentiality both written and verbal and how this applies to the physiotherapy environment Ability to communicate clinical information or advice to patients and relatives in a clear, understandable and effective manner. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills Evidence of being self-motivated Communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range Desirable Good awareness of clinical governance issues related to the physiotherapy environment Advanced computer skills Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people Experience Essential Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills Experience of assessing patients requiring walking/other aids and instruct them in their proper and safe usage. Desirable Previous experience of working in sports and fitness industry Previous experience as a physio assistant Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people Experience of management of exercise equipment including monitoring use and maintenance Knowledge/Qualifications Essential Evidence of literacy and numeracy to GCSE level Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent Committed to own personal development Desirable Sports and fitness diploma / degree Member of Assistants CIG Person Specification Physical requirements Essential Physically fit and able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day Skills Essential Highly skilled and technically specialised in treating in a clinical, gym or gym environment Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques. Knowledge of health care delivery and the role of the physiotherapist Work with guidelines and protocols without immediate supervision Able to maintain own caseload of patients with complex conditions requiring technical proficiency/ knowledge, as delegated by the physiotherapist Ability to manage large groups of patients at one time Ability to teach other members of the team Ability to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner and maintain legible and accurate notes in the POMR system Recognise boundaries of own responsibilities Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Demonstrates a good understanding of confidentiality both written and verbal and how this applies to the physiotherapy environment Ability to communicate clinical information or advice to patients and relatives in a clear, understandable and effective manner. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills Evidence of being self-motivated Communicate and work effectively with other clinical staff and patients from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds range Desirable Good awareness of clinical governance issues related to the physiotherapy environment Advanced computer skills Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people Experience Essential Patient treatment experience using relevant clinical skills Experience of assessing patients requiring walking/other aids and instruct them in their proper and safe usage. Desirable Previous experience of working in sports and fitness industry Previous experience as a physio assistant Experience of supervision and /or management of a small team of people Experience of management of exercise equipment including monitoring use and maintenance Knowledge/Qualifications Essential Evidence of literacy and numeracy to GCSE level Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent Committed to own personal development Desirable Sports and fitness diploma / degree Member of Assistants CIG 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)