Job summary
Physiotherapy Assistant working within the Hydrotherapy Department and Paediatric Department, helping in the running and safe delivery of treatment, assisting the physiotherapists with treatment sessions and undertaking administrative duties.
Main duties of the job
They will be expected to work with patients both in and out of the pool as well as administrative duties in the office. Help with the smooth running of the department and keep a safe and tidy environment. Previous hydrotherapy experience welcomed but not essential. As part of the paediatric role you will be expected to work with children of all ages, assist with administrative duties and serial casting alongside qualified members of staff.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Details
Date posted: 30 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 156-7629421
Job location: RCHT, Truro, TR13LJ
Job description
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* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Experience of working in a team
* GCSE passes at Maths and English
Desirable:
* Previous experience working as a physiotherapy assistant
* Previous experience working with children
* Previous healthcare experience
* PAS trained
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
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
RCHT
Truro
TR13LJ
Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
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