University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner, Orthopaedic Team

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 4 Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner to join our well-established Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

The role will work as part of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients. This will include inpatient work with adults following traumatic and elective orthopaedic surgery.

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.

Please note the interview will be face to face with no exceptions

Main duties of the job

The orthopaedic therapy team is supportive and highly experienced. As a physiotherapy associate practitioner in the Ortho team you will have the opportunity to have joint clinical and non-clinical supervision on a regular basis. You will work with a strong team of band 6's and 7's and will be supported by skilled and experienced support workers. You will have the opportunity to work closely with visiting Students.

You will work within the ward environment and outpatient joint school within a competency framework - this is a lively and driven team with focuses on best practice and care.

You will carry a clinical and administrative caseload.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

279-7267309-JUN25

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more detailed information about the job responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more detailed information about the job responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant theoretical and practical training at NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or related subject (e.g. degree)
Experience of working as a Band 3 within the therapy setting
Good general education including English and Mathematics

Desirable

Experience of working as a Band 3 in an inpatient setting
CPD portfolio of relevant learning and development

Skills

Essential

Experience working with individuals who have communication difficulties such as a hearing impairment or dementia.
Able to recognise and interpret key physiological and clinical information such as heart rate, blood pressure, and signs of deterioration in a patient's condition. Training will be provided on use of protocols in assessment of patients.
Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft publishing software such as Word and Excel.
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

Experience of working with orthopaedic patients - good handling skills and instruction of exercise programmes
Experience of working within defined parameters/protocols/ competency framework

People Management and Development

Essential

Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues

Specific Requirements

Essential

Can demonstrate motivation, drive, enthusiasm, flexibility, reliability, empathy and confidence
Ability to work autonomously based on defined competencies, liaise and coordinate with clinical team leaders on a day-to-day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary

Desirable

Ability to clinical prioritise

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant theoretical and practical training at NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or related subject (e.g. degree)
Experience of working as a Band 3 within the therapy setting
Good general education including English and Mathematics

Desirable

Experience of working as a Band 3 in an inpatient setting
CPD portfolio of relevant learning and development

Skills

Essential

Experience working with individuals who have communication difficulties such as a hearing impairment or dementia.
Able to recognise and interpret key physiological and clinical information such as heart rate, blood pressure, and signs of deterioration in a patient's condition. Training will be provided on use of protocols in assessment of patients.
Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft publishing software such as Word and Excel.
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

Experience of working with orthopaedic patients - good handling skills and instruction of exercise programmes
Experience of working within defined parameters/protocols/ competency framework

People Management and Development

Essential

Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues

Specific Requirements

Essential

Can demonstrate motivation, drive, enthusiasm, flexibility, reliability, empathy and confidence
Ability to work autonomously based on defined competencies, liaise and coordinate with clinical team leaders on a day-to-day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary

Desirable

Ability to clinical prioritise

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)