Job summary Specialised Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist - Band 6 We are now recruiting to our MSK outpatient physiotherapist specialist rotation service, at East Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapists keen to develop their MSK skills, to recruit into permanent roles across our East and West Rotations. Main duties of the job As part of a varied Band 6 MSK rotation, you will have the opportunity to develop assessment and treatment skills in: hydrotherapy, hand therapy and rheumatology, and to broaden your clinical skills within specific UL, LL, Spinal and Rheumatology pathways. There is also the opportunity to get involved with our acute'Rapid Access' initiative working alongside an Advanced Practitioner (AP) and a Senior Clinician. You will also have the opportunity to build on your skills in clinical leadership, education and service improvement, to ensure continuous development of our services, and support delivery of the best MSK care for our patient community. This role is central to the clinical development of others and you will supervise Rotational Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Physiotherapy Assistants and students,including delivery of 'Clinical Reasoning Training' sessions to those you supervise, as well as participating in wider In-Service Training programmes. The Trust actively encourages personal development, and you will be expected to engage in a supported supervision programme, incorporating reflective practice, clinical reasoning and skills development, as well as independent CPD. We can offer you teaching, supervision and appraisal/development with our specialist B7's, and our established team of APs, as you work through your clinical competencies and objectives. About us 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. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-KN149 Job locations Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy carefully and ensure that your application reflects the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required. Previous applicants need not apply. For further details / informal visits contact: Job description Job responsibilities Please read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy carefully and ensure that your application reflects the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required. Previous applicants need not apply. For further details / informal visits contact: Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy Current registration with HCPC Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field Desirable Relevant validated clinical course Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, with minimum 6 months musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy experience Experience of training/supervision of rotational - technical - assistant and staff and students Experience of multi-professional MDT working ie. Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Advance Practitioners. Skills Essential Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area Forward thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy Current registration with HCPC Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field Desirable Relevant validated clinical course Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, with minimum 6 months musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy experience Experience of training/supervision of rotational - technical - assistant and staff and students Experience of multi-professional MDT working ie. Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Advance Practitioners. Skills Essential Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area Forward thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)