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Job Description
Physiotherapy Assistant
The closing date is 02 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Older Person's Medicine Physiotherapy Team at the Freeman Hospital. This post is suitable for someone interested in starting a career within physiotherapy who does not hold a physiotherapy degree. The role will begin at Band 2 and is expected to progress to Band 3 within two and a half years, with training provided to support this progression, including in‑house training and one day per week attendance at Derwentside College to work towards a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification.
The post is based on the older person's medicine wards working Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will work alongside a team of physiotherapists, enabling rehabilitation, progressing mobility and promoting exercise. Required skills include effective team working, highly developed communication, IT usage and moving and handling.