Physiotherapy Assistant inWigan inWigan PUBLISHED 20 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro Rata  PERMANENT 

To carry out a flexible patient centred programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Physiotherapist

To enable patients to achieve their treatment goals

To keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service

To assist in departmental administration

To assist in the organisation and running of the MSK hydrotherapy sessions

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our friendly and supportive outpatient Physiotherapy service. We have two part time posts available, one based at Leigh Health Centre and one at Boston House, Frog Lane, Wigan. Both posts will be expected to cover hydrotherapy sessions at Platt Bridge Health Centre on a weekly basis.

Duties are varied (both clinical and non-clinical) and the successful applicants will be involved directly in the assessment, care and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions, under the supervision of qualified therapists.

A caring and considerate manner is essential to the post. We would expect the candidates to have a good level of general education, basic computer literacy and knowledge of Physiotherapy interventions. Previous experience of working in a relevant health related area would be essential.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.


Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and onboarding process.

To contribute to the overall Physiotherapy process by carrying out a basic review of patients and conduct procedures within agreed competency levels

To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Physiotherapy staff

To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Physiotherapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals

To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Physiotherapist

Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence

Assisting poolside during hydrotherapy sessions

To carry out a flexible patient centred programme of therapeutic activities under the direction of a Physiotherapist

To enable patients to achieve their treatment goals

To keep accurate written records and statistics as required by the service

To assist in departmental administration

To assist in the organisation and running of the MSK hydrotherapy sessions

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our friendly and supportive outpatient Physiotherapy service. We have two part time posts available, one based at Leigh Health Centre and one at Boston House, Frog Lane, Wigan. Both posts will be expected to cover hydrotherapy sessions at Platt Bridge Health Centre on a weekly basis.

Duties are varied (both clinical and non-clinical) and the successful applicants will be involved directly in the assessment, care and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions, under the supervision of qualified therapists.

A caring and considerate manner is essential to the post. We would expect the candidates to have a good level of general education, basic computer literacy and knowledge of Physiotherapy interventions. Previous experience of working in a relevant health related area would be essential.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.


Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and onboarding process.

To contribute to the overall Physiotherapy process by carrying out a basic review of patients and conduct procedures within agreed competency levels

To carry out information collection from patients/relatives as requested by Physiotherapy staff

To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Physiotherapy staff and identify and select activities that meet treatment goals

To work independently in a clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Physiotherapist

Instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence

Assisting poolside during hydrotherapy sessions

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