Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

The role is based in the stroke rehabilitation unit at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients during the early stages of recovery. The position involves assisting with daily activities such as washing, dressing and toileting, teaching simple exercise programmes, supervising mobility practice and helping patients use walking aids and handling equipment under guidance from registered physiotherapists and nurses.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support or an equivalent NVQ in Care, and have substantial experience as a healthcare support worker within physiotherapy settings. Demonstrating alignment with the trust’s PRIDE values—People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence—is essential. The post offers a fixed-term contract of 12 months, with a salary between £25,760 and £27,476 per year, pro rata for part-time hours, and falls under Band 3 of the Agenda for Change pay scale. Applications close on 16 October 2026 and must be submitted through the original advert.