Rotational Therapy AssistantNHS

London, SE13 6LH Permanent £25,760 to £27,476

Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 2 September 2026

Ladywell Rail Station (0.2 miles away) Victoria Station (6.3 miles away)

Job summary

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This position is accountable to the Inpatient Lead Physiotherapist at University Hospital Lewisham. The purpose of the position is to assist Physiotherapists in providing therapy assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients. Also to assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department, according to the specific rotational area of work.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post

Main duties of the job

Experience of dealing with the public is essential, preferably in a care environment. Good communication skills, common sense and a friendly disposition are important. You must be able to assist in the moving and handling of patients.

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is accountable to the Service Lead Physiotherapists at University Hospital Lewisham. The purpose of the position is to assist Physiotherapists to provide therapy assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients. Also to assist in the administration and clerical duties of the department, according to the specific rotational area of work.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

To assist the therapists in moving and handling patients before, during and after treatments, using appropriate manual handling equipment, eg. hoists, standing frames
To assist the therapist with individual and group assessments / treatments / activities, including hydrotherapy, or to treat patients on a 1:1 basis or in a group situation, as directed by the therapists
To report back to the delegating therapist relevant information regarding patient management
To escort patients to and from wards / departments
To escort and assist patients with toilet and dressing requirements as necessary
To assist with the patients on home visits as directed by the therapists, giving support and advice as appropriate. Includes collection and return of house keys from/to inpatients
To deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patient's home as agreed by therapy staff and to instruct patients and carers in the use of this equipment, as appropriate
To supply patients with appropriate, safe, walking aids and to instruct patients in the use of this equipment
To transfer information from patient records to therapy records, including operation notes/details
To maintain accurate computer and written records that meet professional and Trust standard
To write any therapy assessments/reports in consultation with Physiotherapists, and according to local standards. To ensure any written reports are filed promptly in the appropriate place.
To use the relevant therapy/hospital computer information system to check and record patient data and attendance details
To arrange/change outpatient appointments in the electronic diary, and inform patients and therapists accordingly
To undertake general administrative tasks within the department particularly related to record keeping, filing, supplies, errands and message taking, photocopying, and absence cover rota for support staff
To organise appropriate transport and interpreting services.

Work force

To attend relevant therapy assistant training sessions
To participate in the individual performance review (appraisal) scheme, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals
To participate in mandatory and statutory training as required, eg. basic life support, manual handling etc
To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses as appropriate
To contribute to the training of new / volunteer staff as requested by therapist
To attend and participate in staff meetings, case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings as required

Financial

To maintain and help administer stock and condition of therapy equipment on the wards and in the departments, reporting any defects or problems with equipment immediately to the senior therapist

Partnerships Communications and Relationships

To report back to the delegating therapist relevant information regarding patient management
To assist in dealing with distressed or verbally aggressive relatives and carers on the wards, in the therapy department and on home visits
To take and make telephone calls with patients, colleagues and other medical staff.
To communicate appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner
To liaise with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, outside agencies, including out of borough equipment facilities, and patients' families as directed by therapists.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

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