Job summary These roles are vital in assisting physiotherapists in providing a high standard of service to in-patients and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service. Assistants will generally rotate between clinical specialties / teams in order to gain a wide breadth of skills. Main duties of the job Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3 We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Physiotherapy Assistants to join our in-patient physiotherapy team at Epsom and St. Helier Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, assisting physiotherapists in delivering high-quality patient care across a variety of hospital wards, including critical care. Key Responsibilities: Assist physiotherapists in delivering patient care, including rehabilitative and mobility work, both on hospital wards and in critical care settings. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Perform administrative tasks, including inputting patient data into hospital systems. Maintain and manage physiotherapy equipment by cleaning, sorting, and recycling. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. Be involved in other essential duties as required. About us Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,176 to £30,225 a year pa incl HCAS outer pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-7079479-FM-AG Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Good Education GCSE 4-9 Evidence if strong IT skills Experience of working in a Health setting Desirable A Level/ BTEC/ NVQ Experience in an acute hospital therapy department including work with elderly patients Care Certificate initiation / completion Skills and Knowledge Essential Good written English Good organisational skills Demonstrates a good knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist Good communication Personal Characteristics / Other Essential Flexibility Physically fit for role, moderate to intense physical effort needed frequently Good teamwork Good time management Desirable UK driving licence Values and behaviours Essential Putting the patient first/ trust values Professional presentation and demeanor Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Good Education GCSE 4-9 Evidence if strong IT skills Experience of working in a Health setting Desirable A Level/ BTEC/ NVQ Experience in an acute hospital therapy department including work with elderly patients Care Certificate initiation / completion Skills and Knowledge Essential Good written English Good organisational skills Demonstrates a good knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist Good communication Personal Characteristics / Other Essential Flexibility Physically fit for role, moderate to intense physical effort needed frequently Good teamwork Good time management Desirable UK driving licence Values and behaviours Essential Putting the patient first/ trust values Professional presentation and demeanor 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, SM5 1AA Carshalton, United Kingdom