Physiotherapy assistant-pulmonary rehab

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant – Pulmonary Rehab

The closing date is 19 June 2026

Hours: Part time, 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 3, Therapy Assistant, to join our experienced, dedicated and forward thinking outpatient respiratory and amputee physiotherapy team at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

This post is based within the respiratory and amputee outpatient physiotherapy service where the team provides an outpatient Physiotherapy service for patients with lung disease, amputation and those requiring rehabilitation following critical illness. The team also receives other specialist referrals for people who have shortness of breath and chronic cough.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 02 July 2026

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include supporting the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation, which includes exercise and education sessions and assisting with the critical care rehabilitation group. In addition, the Therapy Assistant may assist the amputee physiotherapist with patients who need the support of two members of staff. The role also includes management and maintenance of equipment, stock check of equipment and ordering and printing patient leaflets and the scheduling and management of patient appointments.

We are looking for a confident, dynamic, enthusiastic, organised, self‑motivated individual who ideally has existing experience within a physiotherapy and/or healthcare environment. IT skills are essential to the role.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through research and education.

Responsibilities

As part of a patient’s therapeutic care plan and under the supervision of a registered therapist, provide support with group exercise therapy, 1:1 patient exercise and joint treatments with other team members when necessary.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment, checking equipment is safe for patient use and teaching patients to assemble & dismantle equipment efficiently.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Educated to GCSE 'O' level or equivalent with two passes at 'C' or above, in Mathematics and English
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience of working in health care
• Experience of working with the general public
• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant

Skills

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to be aware of clinical and non‑clinical complications and risks
• Timely management of patient medical records
• Recognition of need for timely and accurate data
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to information
• Ability to take direction from others, follow instructions and act within guidelines
• Be able to present information in a clear and logical manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good observation skills
• Ability to prioritise appropriately
• Understanding of audit and outcome measurement

Personal and people development

• Be able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and acknowledge own needs and limitations
• Be able to deal with unpleasant working conditions especially vomit, blood and wound secretions
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivational
• Lateral thinker

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• To have experience working with patients with communication difficulties

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 name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year, pro rata

Equal opportunities

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.