Physiotherapy Assistant in Orthopaedics
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. We have recently been accredited as a GOOD hospital following CQC inspection and are looking to employ a dynamic, confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Orthopaedic Therapies team as a Physiotherapy Assistant supporting the Physiotherapy Service for 22.5 hours/week
In this role you work closely with patients, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, undertaking an array of responsibilities and tasks to support the smooth running of the Therapies service.
- To be a Physiotherapy assistant working to assist the Physiotherapist in the therapeutic management of patients for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT)
- Under supervision to facilitate and participate in ongoing patient treatment.
- To work effectively as a team member in carrying out, under direction, exercise and mobility programmes.
- To participate in providing a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service
- Under supervision of a Physiotherapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding patients, individually or in groups, to support them in achieving identified goals and promoting independence.
- To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service, including clerical and housekeeping tasks.
- To be a Physiotherapy assistant working to assist the Physiotherapist in the therapeutic management of patients for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT)
- Under supervision to facilitate and participate in ongoing patient treatment.
- To work effectively as a team member in carrying out, under direction, exercise and mobility programmes.
- To participate in providing a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service
- Under supervision of a Physiotherapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding patients, individually or in groups, to support them in achieving identified goals and promoting independence.
- To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service, including clerical and housekeeping tasks.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Physiotherapy Assistant in Orthopaedics roles across Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,270 - £21,318 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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