Job Description

An exciting opportunity to work with children within the Children's physiotherapy team for Redbridge as a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner supporting the specialist physiotherapist leading on the EHCP provision for children attending a Redbridge Mainstream School.



To assist in assessment and treatment of physiotherpy alongside senior physiotherapist.



To order, monitor, manage, track record keeping/admin on EHCP provision and report writing.



To order, monitor, record, manage the storage and set up of school/ community equipment.



To lead / organise / run group activity / sessions under guidance of senior physiotherapist.



Our Values 2025 - 2030



Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.



These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.



Starting with NELFT



NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.



High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London



This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of 4,714 and a maximum payment of 5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time.



To assist the physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to pre-school / school aged children by supporting the therapist in the screening, planning, implementation and modification of physiotherapy programmes.



2. To carry out an extended assistant's role in identified areas having completed training and successful competency training.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.



At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects

and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our

ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver highquality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications from

individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.



Use of AI



Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI

during the recruitment process.



Certificates of Sponsorship



Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.