Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new or experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or Osteopath to join our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Team.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledge.
The successful candidate will join our musculoskeletal rotation within one of our UHS Musculoskeletal Outpatient sites in Brighton & Hove including Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton General Hospital, and Hove Polyclinic, or The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Health.
As an organisation and department, we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range of flexible and inclusive options. We currently have an underrepresentation from BAME, disabilities and LGBTQ communities. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
The post would include participation in the Orthopaedic Weekend Rota - following completion of appropriate training.
We have a strong flexible working ethic and have a number of posts available. Full, part time or fixed term will be considered, plus the opportunity to register on our Physiotherapy bank.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will manage a mixed Musculoskeletal caseload which may include Orthopaedic patients, and patients with both Acute and Chronic MSK issues. This is currently expected to be managed in a Hybrid format including face-to-face, video and telephone contacts.
This post also offers the opportunity to gain experience in:
- Lower limb rehabilitation groups
- Shoulder rehabilitation groups
- Back reconditioning groups
- Back In Control programmes
- Hydrotherapy
- Osteoarthritis group
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSx 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.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSx, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In additional to the clinical aspect of the job there is a requirement to develop management skills, teach and supervise junior staff, assistants and students.
The post would include participation in the Orthopaedic Weekend Rota following completion of appropriate training (Qualified Physiotherapist only, this does not apply to Osteopaths).
The service is committed to professional development, and post graduate education is facilitated through an established appraisal, mentoring scheme and in-service training programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- As an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat a caseload of outpatients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine a diagnosis and develop treatment programmes without direct supervision from Senior Staff.
- To support Band 7 and Clinical Team Leaders in outpatient staff in the planning and organisation of the physiotherapy team activities and programmes.
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students.
- To undertake evidence-based practice and participate in departmental research and audit.
- To adhere to Departmental protocols, Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct or the General Osteopathic Councils Osteopathic Practice Standards, and National Standards where they exist.
- To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategic management in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patients and equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In additional to the clinical aspect of the job there is a requirement to develop management skills, teach and supervise junior staff, assistants and students.
The post would include participation in the Orthopaedic Weekend Rota following completion of appropriate training (Qualified Physiotherapist only, this does not apply to Osteopaths).
The service is committed to professional development, and post graduate education is facilitated through an established appraisal, mentoring scheme and in-service training programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- As an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat a caseload of outpatients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine a diagnosis and develop treatment programmes without direct supervision from Senior Staff.
- To support Band 7 and Clinical Team Leaders in outpatient staff in the planning and organisation of the physiotherapy team activities and programmes.
- To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students.
- To undertake evidence-based practice and participate in departmental research and audit.
- To adhere to Departmental protocols, Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct or the General Osteopathic Councils Osteopathic Practice Standards, and National Standards where they exist.
- To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategic management in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patients and equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) or Osteopathy
Desirable
- Good evidence of post-graduate courses or continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 5 MSK Rotation or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Band 6 experience or equivalent e.g previous role or experience of teaching students, completing research or audits
- Previous NHS experience
- Rotational experience in respiratory, neurology and or orthopaedics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) or Osteopathy
Desirable
- Good evidence of post-graduate courses or continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 5 MSK Rotation or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Band 6 experience or equivalent e.g previous role or experience of teaching students, completing research or audits
- Previous NHS experience
- Rotational experience in respiratory, neurology and or orthopaedics
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.
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.
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton General Hospital , Hove Polyclinic, Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton, Hove, or Haywards Heath
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
