Job summaryThe Physiotherapy assistants will work alongside and support the qualified physiotherapists; The post holder will assist in the rehabilitation of Service users within the Harplands Hospital who are experiencing reduced mobility or musculoskeletal problems. The Post holder will support service users who are experiencing mental health and Physical health issues.
The post holder will work under the guidance of Physiotherapists and ward manager.
The post holder will predominantly work between 8-4 with some flexibility required around service user need.
Main duties of the jobKey Duties/Responsibilities- Taking patients to therapy or treatments
- Assist in the delivery of care plans Recording Treatment activity in electronic patient records
- Consulting with nursing staff and Physiotherapists
- Prioritising patients in caseload Preparing equipment and reporting any defects Assisting service users during sessions with Physiotherapists
- Supporting service users in the use of aids and appliances. This will include demonstrating how the support aids work
- To support group activities within all wards.
- Liaise and communicate with other agencies and community teams where necessary on behalf of the service user, under the supervision of the Physiotherapist . Must be able to adapt communication style to service users where there are barriers to understanding.
- To be able to assess service user in the use of walking aids, including risk assessment.
- To identify and solve wheelchair, orthotics or mobility aids problems and to contact necessary services.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures and SOPs and participate in their amendment
- To monitor and order stock for Physiotherapists.
About usAs a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
DetailsDate posted 22 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 3
Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 232-AUC-8280311
Job locations Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description documents for more information on the role and main responsibilities.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description documents for more information on the role and main responsibilities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- GCSE or equivalent English and Maths ? NVQ 2/3 or recognised equivalent.
ExperienceEssential- Have experience of working in a Mental health setting. ? Physiotherapy experience.
KnowledgeEssential- Basic administration and clerical skills. ? To show initiative. ? Ability to recognise own limitations. ? Ability to work in a team. ? Effective interpersonal skills. ? Able to prioritise. ? Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately. ? Computer literacy.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- GCSE or equivalent English and Maths ? NVQ 2/3 or recognised equivalent.
ExperienceEssential- Have experience of working in a Mental health setting. ? Physiotherapy experience.
KnowledgeEssential- Basic administration and clerical skills. ? To show initiative. ? Ability to recognise own limitations. ? Ability to work in a team. ? Effective interpersonal skills. ? Able to prioritise. ? Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately. ? Computer literacy.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer detailsEmployer name North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Senior Physiotherapist
Bhagesh Mishra
Bhagesh.Mishra@combined.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted 22 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 3
Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 232-AUC-8280311
Job locations Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy notice North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 
