Job summary
At Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we continue to build our reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff.
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Technician to support our Physiotherapy Teams working both in a non-clinical and clinical capacity in the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service. The role is based at our Outpatient Department at St Marys Community Health Campus in Portsmouth.
We are an extremely busy department and you will be required to assist our Physiotherapists with general tasks to ensure the service is running effectively including admin, ordering and clinical duties. You will be expected to work independently as well as alongside a qualified physiotherapist and as part of the wider MSK and administrative team. There will be an opportunity for you to develop a clinical caseload as a part of your working week and where you will support the physical rehabilitation of patients, guided by a qualified member of staff.
The post would be ideal for applicants with experience of working within healthcare with adults and older people's services and will give you the opportunity to be part of a large Physiotherapy Team that works across the Portsmouth area. This includes teams at Jubilee House and the hydrotherapy service at QA Hospital.
Training is offered to successful candidates in all areas of the work.
Main duties of the job
* Work under the direction of qualified therapists to assist with treatment of patients including teaching & supervising exercise programmes & implementing treatment modalities as prescribed
* Work alongside physiotherapists & exercise rehab instructor to deliver group based exercise interventions
* Facilitate patients to access community services supporting their physical & mental health
* Assist with clerical, administration & non-clinical tasks as requested, including ordering supplies, cleaning equipment & photocopying/scanning
* Relieve professional staff of non-professional duties in the provision of the service within designated clinical teams
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CSS-8425
Job locations
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Jubilee House
Medina Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3NH
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. The job being advertised is based at St Mary's Community Campus but also covers Physiotherapy Technician colleagues who work at our hydrotherapy service also. If ever needed in extreme circumstances then support to this service, or the MSK service at Jubilee House, may be required - all training to full fill work in these areas would be given first.
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. The job being advertised is based at St Mary's Community Campus but also covers Physiotherapy Technician colleagues who work at our hydrotherapy service also. If ever needed in extreme circumstances then support to this service, or the MSK service at Jubilee House, may be required - all training to full fill work in these areas would be given first.
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
* Minimum 4 GCSEs grade C and above or equivalent
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Minimum 4 GCSEs grade C and above or equivalent
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 Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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