Job summary
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, Haematology & Oncology, 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.
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 permanent 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.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
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.
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 UHSussex, 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
- 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.
Job description
Job 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
- State Registration (HCPC)
- Portfolio of learning during training
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in a Physiotherapy department
- Record of clinical placements within NHS setting as part of portfolio
Desirable
- Previous NHS B5 physio experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- State Registration (HCPC)
- Portfolio of learning during training
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in a Physiotherapy department
- Record of clinical placements within NHS setting as part of portfolio
Desirable
- Previous NHS B5 physio experience
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
St Richard's Hospital & Littlehampton Health Centre (MSK only)
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
