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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 01 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Pelvic and Maternal Health Physiotherapy Team.

You will work under supervision/direction as part of the physiotherapy team managing obstetric and gynaecological in and outpatients.

In addition to generic duties, tasks may include:

o Assisting with the administration of the inpatient Pelvic and Maternal Health Services

o Accompanying qualified physiotherapists as a chaperone.

o Assisting with the administration of the outpatient Pelvic and Maternal Health service including booking outpatient appointments and general office duties

o Supporting the delivery of clinics and classes.

In this role you will work in an outpatient clinic setting both in the hospital and on visits in the community to undertake a variety of delegated clinical and administrative activities each day supporting our Physiotherapy team to provide excellent patient care. As a band 3 you will work with other clinicians or support workers during an assessment or treatment, support a patient to complete a prescribed exercise programme, functional task or mobility plan, undertake administrative and reporting tasks, and maintain equipment and stock levels.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients.

Working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical administrative tasks to support the Physiotherapy service.

Undertake a limited supported teaching and supervisory role.

Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

You will receive training to support you in undertaking this role working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field along with junior staff, other support workers and students. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development using our competency framework.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Post holders will be included in the in-patient weekend roster (currently Trauma and Orthopaedics) to fulfil the 7 day working commitments required for this post. A roster is in place for weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Part time: 15 hours per week

Interview date: 26th June 2026

About us

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

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-26-F1422-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.

Collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical, nursing records and Physiotherapy notes, personal educational files.

Use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of registered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Such tasks may include:

• Assist registered Physiotherapists with patient care and rehabilitation
• Assist patients with functional activities of daily living e.g. walking, dressing, undressing, toileting.
• Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes.

Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids. Apply a variety of treatment modalities following appropriate testing for suitability e.g. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and hot pack therapy.

Fit and teach the use of appliances.

Assist with moving and handling of patients in line with Trust policies.

Assist with treatment e.g. balance training, gait re-education, stair assessment, hydrotherapy.

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. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.

Collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical, nursing records and Physiotherapy notes, personal educational files.

Use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of registered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Such tasks may include:

• Assist registered Physiotherapists with patient care and rehabilitation
• Assist patients with functional activities of daily living e.g. walking, dressing, undressing, toileting.
• Teach and supervise simple exercise programmes.

Assess, issue and teach the use of walking aids. Apply a variety of treatment modalities following appropriate testing for suitability e.g. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and hot pack therapy.

Fit and teach the use of appliances.

Assist with moving and handling of patients in line with Trust policies.

Assist with treatment e.g. balance training, gait re-education, stair assessment, hydrotherapy.

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. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support, NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience as a Health care (support) worker, including some experience in relevant specialties within a Physiotherapy Service.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support, NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience as a Health care (support) worker, including some experience in relevant specialties within a Physiotherapy Service.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AHP Therapy Lead PMH and Paediatrics

lucy Eggleton

[email protected]

01603286286

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-26-F1422-A

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

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