Job summary
- Main area
- chic
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some Weekend Working)
- Job ref
- 374-KN142
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- County Hall
- Town
- Lewes
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, JCR High Weald Lewes & Havens Full Time Permanent
Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, experienced teams working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation team in High Weald Lewes & Havens.
We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity & belonging. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to marginalised communities.
We encourage you to contact us for an informal chat or visit. We look forward to hearing from you
Main duties of the job
This is a post based in JCR services, and an exciting opportunity that will clinically support the physiotherapists in JCR. The role will include undertaking highly specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments to ensure the management of clients along rehabilitation pathways is efficient and clinically effective. You will also work within the wider network of Therapy Services, working in collaboration with other Band 7 Physiotherapists to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex.
The Joint Community Rehabilitation and Falls Prevention Service is an integrated, jointly funded service by ASC and the NHS. ESHT provides the rehabilitation, and we work with our ESCC colleagues who provide short term care whilst supporting the client’s rehabilitation programme. JCR is a short-term 7 day service which assesses and treats people within their own homes. Our service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life. The ability to travel around the county in a timely fashion is essential.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 years minimum post-qualification experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of multi-agency liaison
- Experience of clinical audit activity
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the area of community rehabilitation
- Experience of giving training/presentations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate work load and work independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Nash
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07786 918354
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