Job summary
Join Our Team: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Ward
Are you passionate about patient care and making a real difference in rehabilitation? We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team on a busy Rehabilitation Ward!
About the Role:
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will be a key player in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients recovering from a range of conditions, including post-surgical recovery, acute frailty, and long term conditions. Your clinical expertise and compassionate care will help patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and deliver physiotherapy interventions for a varied caseload.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic care to patients.
- Provide education and advice to patients and their families about rehabilitation goals and techniques.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff and physiotherapy students.
- Take a lead in managing rehabilitation programs and discharge planning.
About You:
- A qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
- Experience in a rehabilitation setting or similar clinical environments is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Motivated, compassionate, and ready to support patients through their recovery journey.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, experienced team committed to your professional development.
- Access to ongoing training, clinical supervision, and career progression opportunities.
- Enjoy a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on patients' lives.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including NHS pension.
If you're a skilled, compassionate physiotherapist eager to make a difference in rehabilitation, apply now and be part of a team that truly cares!
Please see job description for further information.
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 EDGH and Conquest, 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 from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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
- Membership of specialist interest groups such as ACPRC, ICS, ACPIN
- Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years B6 rotational experience.
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience within rehabilitation settings
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing and current CPD
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery.
- Effectively communicate the clinical reasoning supporting treatment and management of acutely ill patients and patients with respiratory and/or neurological conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of client centred practice.
- Specialist intermediate care and community rehabilitation knowledge and Interest.
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
- Membership of specialist interest groups such as ACPRC, ICS, ACPIN
- Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years B6 rotational experience.
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience within rehabilitation settings
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing and current CPD
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery.
- Effectively communicate the clinical reasoning supporting treatment and management of acutely ill patients and patients with respiratory and/or neurological conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of client centred practice.
- Specialist intermediate care and community rehabilitation knowledge and Interest.
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
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
two posts one at CQ and one at Eastbourne
two posts one at CQ and one at Eastbourne
Hastings and Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
