Physiotherapy Assistant in Eastbourne inEastbourne PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
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Job description
Permanent part‑time Band 3 role with NHS pension; pay £24,937–£26,598 pro rata
On‑site nurseries at EDGH and Conquest — ideal for working parents
Regular in‑service training and supervision with development alongside an Advanced Practitioner
Supportive, local multidisciplinary physiotherapy team — great peer support for carers
Low‑cost onsite parking from only £50 a year — practical if you drive
Hands‑on, meaningful work with frailty and palliative patients; real daily impact
Support patients to get home sooner as a Physiotherapy Assistant working within the Integrated Discharge Team at Eastbourne District General Hospital (BN21). In this part‑time, permanent Band 3 post (pro rata £24,937–£26,598) you’ll work alongside physiotherapists and an Advanced Practitioner to deliver assessment, rehabilitation and maintenance exercise programmes across frailty, general medicine and palliative care. Duties include carrying out therapist‑planned sessions autonomously, completing data input, and helping to order equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharges across the trust.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers—particularly women balancing family and work—who hold GCSEs (or equivalent), have basic office/computer skills and enjoy hands‑on therapy support. You’ll receive in‑service training, regular supervision and the day‑to‑day backing of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team, plus staff benefits such as the NHS pension, access to on‑site nurseries, low‑cost parking and 24/7 confidential counselling. If this sounds like the next step in your caring career, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert on jobsincare.com to apply.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers—particularly women balancing family and work—who hold GCSEs (or equivalent), have basic office/computer skills and enjoy hands‑on therapy support. You’ll receive in‑service training, regular supervision and the day‑to‑day backing of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team, plus staff benefits such as the NHS pension, access to on‑site nurseries, low‑cost parking and 24/7 confidential counselling. If this sounds like the next step in your caring career, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert on jobsincare.com to apply.
Permanent part‑time Band 3 role with NHS pension; pay £24,937–£26,598 pro rata
On‑site nurseries at EDGH and Conquest — ideal for working parents
Regular in‑service training and supervision with development alongside an Advanced Practitioner
Supportive, local multidisciplinary physiotherapy team — great peer support for carers
Low‑cost onsite parking from only £50 a year — practical if you drive
Hands‑on, meaningful work with frailty and palliative patients; real daily impact
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Permanent part‑time Band 3 role with NHS pension; pay £24,937–£26,598 pro rata; On‑site nurseries at EDGH and Conquest — ideal for working parents; Regular in‑service training and supervision with development alongside an Advanced Practitioner; Supportive, local multidisciplinary physiotherapy team — great peer support for carers; Low‑cost onsite parking from only £50 a year — practical if you drive; Hands‑on, meaningful work with frailty and palliative patients; real daily impact
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To work as a Physiotherapy Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of specific skills and qualities. Here are some essential skills and attributes for the role:
1. Communication Skills: You must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. This includes listening to patients' concerns and clearly explaining exercises and treatments.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the challenges that patients face during their rehabilitation is vital. Being compassionate can help build rapport and encourage patients.
3. Interpersonal Skills: You should have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and provide patient-centered care.
4. Organizational Skills: The ability to organize appointments, manage schedules, and keep accurate records of patient progress is important.
5. Physical Fitness: The role can involve physical activity, including lifting and assisting patients. A certain level of physical fitness is often required.
6. Basic Understanding of Anatomy and Physiology: Familiarity with the body's systems and how they relate to movement and injury is beneficial.
7. Technical Skills: You may need to use specific equipment and technology related to physiotherapy treatments, so being comfortable with this is important.
8. Attention to Detail: Being precise in following treatment plans and keeping accurate records can greatly influence patient outcomes.
9. Problem-Solving Skills: You might need to adapt treatments based on individual patient needs and progress.
10. Teamwork: Being able to work efficiently as part of a healthcare team and understand your role within that team is important.
11. Time Management: The ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple tasks is crucial in a busy healthcare environment.
12. Adaptability: The healthcare environment can change rapidly, and you may need to adjust to new procedures, protocols, and patient needs.
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