Job summary
- Main area
- Rotational
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Would consider Bank contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Other
- Job ref
- 279-7134857-APR25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital & Littlehampton Health Centre (MSK only)
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Physiotherapist
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our well-established Physiotherapy teams at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester and Littlehampton Health Centre (MSk). The role will join our 4-month rotation scheme and be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients across multi-specialty in-patient and out-patient settings.
The rotation specialties are: Respiratory & Critical Care, Neurology (Stroke, Complex Patients & Rehabilitation), Trauma and Orthopaedics (Elective, Trauma and Day Surgery), Acute Medicine (Frailty, Care of the Older Person, Gastro and Endocrine and Amputee Rehabilitation), Acute Assessment (Emergency Floor) and Musculoskeletal Out-patients.
Chichester is a beautiful historic city situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
Please note the interview will be face to face with no exceptions
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work within strong and supportive multi-disciplinary teams utilising your developing assessment and clinical reasoning skills. On your rotations you will be joining teams of Band 8a Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Clinical Specialists, Band 7 Team Leads, Band 6 and other Band 5 Physiotherapists as well as excellent Band 4 and Band 3 Physiotherapy Technical Instructors. You will have excellent opportunities for your own development, working within a strong peer group.
This position is an excellent opportunity to start or further develop your Physiotherapy skills within dynamic, forward looking and innovative departments. We are a research active service with strong links to the Trust’s Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and provide support for those interested in developing clinical academic careers.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work as part of a Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.
- To work independently and autonomously as well as working as part of a team and seeking support from senior physiotherapists as required
- To carry out comprehensive and appropriate assessments of patients with a variety of conditions and possible complex conditions
- To develop treatment plans and carry out treatment of patients with a variety of conditions and complex needs. To evaluate these treatment sessions and modify appropriately.
- To take responsibility for own learning and to actively participate in CPD activities, IST, audit, evidence-based projects, and other activities aimed at enhancing the development of the individual and the service.
- To rotate working in a variety of clinical settings, usually for a period of 4 months. The areas included in this post are:
- Respiratory
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Orthopaedics
- Medical wards
- Neuro
- Acute Admissions and Private Patients
- To work Physiotherapy out of hours services and maintain competence in these areas.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential criteria
- State Registration (HCPC)
- Portfolio of learning during training
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience in a Physiotherapy department
- Record of clinical placements within NHS setting as part of portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS B5 physio experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- victoria bulbeck
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Operational Lead - SRH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831712
- Additional information
An informal visit is welcome and encouraged.
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