Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?
Main area 200032 Carlisle physio Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
30 hours per week (7 day working on a rota) Job ref 262-A-26-8298624
Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
Are you enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about helping people maximise their independence?
We are looking for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly physiotherapy team at Cumberland Infirmary. You will support the inpatient and outpatient respiratory Physiotherapy team with the delivery of inpatient rehabilitation programmes and assist with the running of outpatient group rehabilitation sessions.
Working closely with Physiotherapists and the wider MDT, you will deliver delegated treatment programmes, support patient exercises, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.
What we're looking for:
- A positive, caring and proactive approach
- Ability to motivate and support patients through their recovery journey
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients' rehabilitation and recovery.
Join us and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapy Assistant will support the Physiotherapy Team in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to patients within inpatient rehabilitation wards and group rehabilitation programmes at Cumberland Infirmary. Working under the direction of registered Physiotherapists, the post holder will implement delegated treatment programmes, assist patients with mobility and exercise activities, support the delivery of rehabilitation groups, monitor and record patient progress, and contribute to promoting patient independence and recovery. The role also includes assisting with equipment provision, maintaining clinical areas, completing administrative tasks, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team roles
- Working with people where enabling and motivating skills are evident.
- Working within a team
- Working knowledge of outlook, Microsoft word
- Supervisory experience
- Health care work
- Working with people with physical needs
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths grade 4 and above
- Level 3 qualification in health or social care related subject or equivalent
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake
- Sports science experience
Personal Circumstances
- Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
Other requirements
- Ability to travel cross sites within the Trust
Skills and Aptitudes
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to work in acute and community environment as required
- Able to work under own initiative when required
- Aware of own limitations
- Able to motivate patients
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name fiona wright Job title deputy head physio Email address fiona.wright@ncic.nhs.uk Telephone number 01946 523636 Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
Telephone 01228936281
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