Physiotherapy Assistant - Outpatient Musculoskeletal
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outpatient physiotherapy Team as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outpatient physiotherapy Team as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant.
The post involves supporting qualified Physiotherapists in group exercise classes. You will also see patients for exercise individually in our gyms following referral from a physiotherapist.
You must have experience and an understanding of musculoskeletal rehabilitation/sports rehabilitation/exercise classes and be keen to develop these knowledge and skills as a Therapy Assistant.
You will also play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the department, through non-patient facing tasks, so will need excellent organisational and administrative skills.
This post will give you the opportunity to work with qualified Physiotherapists and you will gain experience rehabilitating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a department committed to continuing education and training. Several previous holders of this post have used the experience gained here, to secure places on Physiotherapy undergraduate training courses.
Please note this post is not suitable for those who already hold a Physiotherapy qualification or are awaiting a Physiotherapy qualification.
Candidates who use AI in their applications may be rejected.
Shortlisted candidates must complete an online written test to progress to a face to face interview.
Main duties of the job
You will also be involved with non-clinical and administrative tasks such as organising appointments, keeping the department safe, clean and tidy, ordering/organising and maintaining clinical stock, equipment, recording and auditing patient statistics you have collected in exercise classes.
Duties Will Include:
* Working with musculoskeletal patients from a variety of age groups and backgrounds, some of whom have never exercised before
* Support group based rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal conditions under the guidance of Physiotherapists
* Run exercises classes for patients in our gyms such as osteoarthritis knee, lower and upper limb rehab classes
* Carry out delegated 1:1 exercises with clients in the departmental gym (unless otherwise indicated), independently or with a Physiotherapist
* Adapt, modify, progress and evaluate exercises prescribed by a Physiotherapist
* Independently record clinical records on our electronic record system
* Independently prescribe walking aids and simple splints
* Support admin team to ensure Physiotherapy groups and classes are booked and outcome measures collected
* Ensure clinical equipment is always clean, serviced regularly, well maintained
* Maintain stock levels and expiry dates
* Order single use clinical items such as resistance bands and walking aids
* Ensure department is well presented and tidy
* Complete Homerton support staff care certificate
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,944 to £34,937 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS1-0470
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
St Leonards, Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
* A-C GCSE
* Relevant exercise therapy training
Desirable
* Relevant healthcare / rehab training
* Educated to degree level in sports or exercise
Skill/Abilities
Essential
* Diligence and ability to Plan & organise/Ability to use initiative/work autonomously/independently
* Use of IT and PC skills
* Ability to plan and complete projects
Experience
Essential
* Exercise teaching/classes
* Ability to adapt exercises
* Experience of working in and adding to a team
Desirable
* Exercise in long term conditions / range of clients
* Data collection /inputting
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
* Exercise therapy
* Understanding the health and social needs of a culturally diverse community
Desirable
* MDT working/ working with Physios/ knowledge of NHS health care systems
Other
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Awareness of diversity & equal opportunities
* Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Awareness of diversity & equal opportunities
* Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
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
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
St Leonards, Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
St Leonards, Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
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