Physiotherapy Assistant - Inpatient Orthopaedic Team

Overview

Band 2 (with progression supported to band 3 on completion of internal competencies)Working pattern:

Monday - Wednesday (08:00 - 16:00, 30 min lunch). The role is based at Darent Valley Hospital, with occasional coverage at Queen Mary’s Hospital. Inpatient orthopaedic physiotherapy focusing on rehabilitation of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries and elective post-surgical rehabilitation, with discharge planning and community-based follow-up as needed.All relevant training will be provided to understand how to assess a patient, prescribe exercises, issue equipment and document notes.There will be opportunity for inpatient orthopaedic weekend work on a voluntary basis; the service may be consulted on to cover weekends as part of its remit.Responsibilities

Main duties include:Assess and manage inpatients with orthopaedic conditions and support rehabilitation to discharge home or to community services.Support elective orthopaedic patients requiring acute rehabilitation post-surgery.Plan and document patient progress and outcomes; prescribe exercises and equipment as required.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of the orthopaedic service across sites.Clinical leadership is through the established structure of Senior and Superintendent Physiotherapists.Qualifications and Experience

EssentialGood spoken and written English.Experience working with the general public and with individuals who have disabilities.Good communication skills and ability to prioritise work.Computer skills; training in local systems will be provided.DesirableECDL or equivalent level computer skills.Previous NHS experience or experience as a Therapy Assistant.Knowledge of physiotherapy and ability to work in a team.About Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer and strive to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build an inclusive culture.We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledge and are committed to the Armed Forces Community. We employ a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach to enhance services and patient care.As an NHS employee, you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We encourage vaccination against COVID-19 and annual flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.Details

Date posted:

05 September 2025Pay scheme:

Agenda for ChangeBand:

Band 2Salary:

£25,768 per year pro rataContract:

PermanentWorking pattern:

Part-timeLocation:

Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DADisclosure and Background

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.Employer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS TrustDarent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 ..... full job details .....