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Main area: Rotational Grade Band 5
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Would consider Bank contract)
Hours:
* Full time
* Other
37.5 hours per week (Out of hours services)
Job ref: 279-7134857-APR25
Employer: 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
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, ambition, and 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 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.
Please note the interview will be face to face with no exceptions.
Main duties of the job
* 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:
o Respiratory
o Musculoskeletal Outpatients
o Orthopaedics
o Medical wards
o Neuro
o 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
* State Registration (HCPC)
* Portfolio of learning during training
* Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
* NHS experience in a Physiotherapy department
* Record of clinical placements within NHS setting as part of portfolio
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Contact Information
Name: Victoria Bulbeck
Job title: Physiotherapy Operational Lead - SRH
Email address: victoria.bulbeck@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01243 831712
An informal visit is welcome and encouraged.
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