Senior Physiotherapy Assistant- Respiratory
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
We are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Respiratory Physiotherapy Team. You will work under supervision/direction as part of the physioth...
- Work with supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients.
- Be working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical administrative tasks to support the Physiotherapy service.
- Undertake a limited supported teaching and supervisory role.
Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
You will receive training to support you in undertaking this role working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field along with junior staff, other support workers and students. You will receive supervision and annual appraisal and take an active role within your own personal development using our competency framework.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Post holders will be included in the in-patient weekend roster (currently Integrated Medicine) to fulfil the 7 day working commitments required for this post. A roster is in place for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support, NVQ in Care or equivalent experience
- Evidence of completion of Physiotherapy Assistant competencies and their application in clinical practice
Experience
Essential: - Significant previous experience as a Health care (support) worker, including some experience in relevant specialties within a Physiotherapy Service.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Skills
Essential: - Ability to work as part of a team; - Ability to communicate effectively
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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