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Physiotherapy Assistant

Active Care Group

Bristol, BS16 2UUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,261

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 October 2026

13 days left

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs fo...

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol is the Level 1 service for patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs for the South West of England. We have 52 rehabilitation beds and offer both Level 1 (intensive) and Level 2 (slower stream) specialist inpatient rehabilitation for patients with brain injury and other neurological conditions. The service is part of the Active Care Group.

Full Time 1 year fixed term contract 35 hours per week

We are offering a great opportunity to join our highly skilled physiotherapy team as a Physiotherapy Assistant, helping patients to maximise their physical recovery after life changing events such as traumatic or acquired brain injury. The post is a 1 year fixed term contract and may appeal to those considering a career as a physiotherapist, wanting to gain skills, experience and/or a better understanding of the profession.

  • carrying out exercise and mobility programmes
  • assisting physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy
  • running exercise groups
  • using specialist equipment such as standing frames, walking harnesses, treadmills and wheelchair accessible exercise bikes
  • supporting the team with administrative tasks and maintaining a tidy and functional gym
  • understanding the wider effects of brain injury on physical rehabilitation

Training will be provided and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision. You will also be part of a wider multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please contact David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapists) on 0117 9562697

This post will close once sufficient applications have been received.

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Experience

Essential

  • A keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation
  • Passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their physical potential
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Work well in a team
  • Dynamic and enthusiastic

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

29 September 2026

Last checked

30 September 2026

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About the employer

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