Physiotherapy Technician
Frimley, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Physiotherapy Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Medical Physiotherapy Team at Frimley Park Hospital.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with physiotherapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey and helping them regain independence and function. You will be involved in a variety of treatments and interventions, both one-to-one and in group settings, tailored to meet the needs of patients with complex medical conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress from a Band 2 position. Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant or Technician within an acute medical setting is highly desirable
Main duties of the job
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
Apply online now
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Physiotherapy Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Medical Physiotherapy Team at Frimley Park Hospital.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with physiotherapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey and helping them regain independence and function. You will be involved in a variety of treatments and interventions, both one-to-one and in group settings, tailored to meet the needs of patients with complex medical conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress from a Band 2 position. Previous experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant or Technician within an acute medical setting is highly desirable
Main duties of the job
- Assist physiotherapists in delivering therapeutic interventions and exercises to patients.
- Following training complete assessments of routine new patients and safely discharge routine patients.
- Help to prepare treatment areas and equipment for physiotherapy sessions.
- Support patients with their mobility and exercise programs, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress and report any concerns to the physiotherapist.
- Provide administrative support.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient care.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- To work under the indirect supervision of Physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service on the General medical ward
- After a period of training to work with a specified caseload, with no direct supervision of a Physiotherapist
- To participate in continued personal development and other departmental activities.
- After a period of time in post to deliver specific training to physiotherapy assistants and new technicians and assist the physiotherapist in training other non-qualified health care staff on the General Medical unit.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- GCSE or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
- Associate member of CSP.
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an inpatient or outpatient setting in an acute hospital as a Band 2 Therapy assistant.
- Experience of working as a Band 3 Therapy Assistant.
- To have worked within an MDT.
Essential criteria
- Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication.
- Organisational skills, good time management, ability to prioritise workload.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work single handedly with individuals or groups.
- Presentation skills.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
Apply online now
