Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Citywide Town Birmingham Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2025 23:59 Interview date 08/10/2025
Band 4 Senior MSK Physiotherapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Service within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about providing a first class service to people with a variety of Musculoskeletal disorders.
Our Musculoskeletal Service is a busy and forward thinking provider of Community Outpatient Physiotherapy across 17 clinic sites in Birmingham serving a diverse population. We receive referrals for acute and chronic conditions from GPs and self referral and have Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Triage and Pain Management Teams within our Service.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant role provides support to qualified staff in an outpatient setting, in addition to other health care related tasks and administration duties. The role works clinically under the supervision of Physiotherapists for all aspects of patient care and treatment. You will be expected to work in class settings, work with clients on a one to one basis including assessing for and providing walking aids and exercise provision, support the clinicians in clinic and be a fully flexible member of the MSK Assistant pool. The post holder would have supervisory responsibilities for the Band 3 Assistants and be involved in stock ordering and control.
Operating hours are between 7am to 7pm across the city and travel between clinics would be required. There may be the opportunity for flexible working.
Working for our organisation
As part of our team, you will have access and exposure to a wealth of knowledge and clinical expertise. Our Physiotherapy Assistants receive clinical supervision from qualified Physiotherapists and you will be invited to attend the MSK Assistant In Service Training programme as well as service run Clinical Interest Groups.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to peoples lives as part of a friendly, supportive team – apply today!
Previous experience of working in a Community Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy environment would be an advantage.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To plan and prioritise own patient caseload in agreement with a Physiotherapy Supervisor. This will involve the implementation, assessment and progression of treatment programmes as specified by a Physiotherapist.
· To provide an unsupervised assessment for the provision of mobility aids for patients. This will be delivered primarily in Health Centres and other public settings.
· To assist Clinicians in the performance of their duties in organising and running clinics and completing therapeutic interventions.
· To undertake related clerical and administrative tasks required in order to provide an efficient and effective high quality service.
* To be responsible for stock ordering for the MSK Service.
· To be responsible for the supervision and development of Band 3 MSK assistants.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BTEC/NVQ Level III in Promoting Independence or equivalent and / or experience in multidisciplinary rehabilitation
Experience
* Demonstrates experience of working as an assistant in an adult community setting
* Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Experience of working in a team
* Knowledge of a variety of treatment approaches and a range of MSK conditions
Personal Qualities
* Committed to further learning and development
Other Job Requirements
* Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs.
* Driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
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Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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