Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work with the acute inpatient orthopaedic Physiotherapy team as a senior physiotherapy assistant. This full time role is based at St Marys Hospital on the Isle of Wight.
You will be part of a team working with patients who have had planned orthopaedic surgery, as well as supporting the physiotherapy team as they deliver high quality care to patients as a result of orthopaedic trauma. You will work alongside registered physiotherapy staff and with the wider multi disciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
This role will require you to be able to work in a fast paced and, at times, pressured environment. You will be calm under pressure and able to be adaptable and organised. You will be working directly with inpatients and supporting them after surgery to get walking again and prepare them for discharge home.
You will have strong communication skills and be comfortable educating patients and families and have strong IT skills.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-10442
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* *A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above experience
* *Care certificate completion within the first 6-12 months of employment if new to the Trust
* *English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
* *Have evidence of a general understanding of the conditions likely to be managed within the Physiotherapy specialism being supported
* *Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
* *Demonstrated ability to utilise data bases autonomously
* *An understanding of Rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
* *An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
* *CPD relevant to the profession
* *Exercise Class knowledge
* *Confident leading educational /exercise classes
* *Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
* *Capable of inducting new B3 Assistants
* *Assist registered staff in student placements
* *Supervise B3 and below
* *Have a clear understanding/ knowledge of the team processes underpinning the Physiotherapy Specialism
Experience
Essential
* *Evidence of experience working within physiotherapy field (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related therapy fields e.g. occupational therapy, sports therapy, holistic therapies, nursing
* *Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
Desirable
* *Experience of mentoring work experience students
* *Broad experience of care provision and evidence of in-house training at band 3 level within the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* *A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above experience
* *Care certificate completion within the first 6-12 months of employment if new to the Trust
* *English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
* *Have evidence of a general understanding of the conditions likely to be managed within the Physiotherapy specialism being supported
* *Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
* *Demonstrated ability to utilise data bases autonomously
* *An understanding of Rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
* *An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
* *CPD relevant to the profession
* *Exercise Class knowledge
* *Confident leading educational /exercise classes
* *Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
* *Capable of inducting new B3 Assistants
* *Assist registered staff in student placements
* *Supervise B3 and below
* *Have a clear understanding/ knowledge of the team processes underpinning the Physiotherapy Specialism
Experience
Essential
* *Evidence of experience working within physiotherapy field (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related therapy fields e.g. occupational therapy, sports therapy, holistic therapies, nursing
* *Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
Desirable
* *Experience of mentoring work experience students
* *Broad experience of care provision and evidence of in-house training at band 3 level within the NHS.
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
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
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Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
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