Job summary
Do you want to develop your skills as a Senior Physiotherapist? We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with an interest and experience in orthopoedics, neurology, amputees and frailty. You will be part of a friendly, dynamic and dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering rehabilitation to patients in a ward setting.
You will be welcomed into a therapy team of physios, OTs, therapy practitioners and assistants that offers opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive environment. You will work alongside expert clinical, professional and operational leads and specialist staff. You will benefit from access to education opportunities, a structured in-service training programme, regular supervision and appraisal, and peer group development.
Alongside your clinical work, there are opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills. You will support less experienced staff, act as a clinical educator for physiotherapy students, manage your own complex clinical caseload, and work with the Team Leads to ensure the provision of a high quality rehabilitation service for the local population.
Main duties of the job
You will work in adult inpatient rehabilitation, treating a wide variety of conditions, primarily in orthopaedics, frailty, amputees, neurology and medical. The inpatient therapy team works across Bognor Regis War Memorial , Arundel , Zachery Merton and Salvington Lodge Intermediate Care Units. This post is based at Bognor War Memorial Hospital, Intermediate Care Unit and may occasionally include working at the other sites.
Our ideal candidate will enjoy working with primarily older people, be a good problem solver, have excellent communication and clinical skills, and want to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The service is continually developing and improving to meet the needs of our patients and commissioners.
About us
Why work with us?
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust strives to deliver excellent care at the heart of the community, is rated "good" by the CQC, and has values of achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, working together and compassionate care. These demonstrate our belief in both person-centred care and staff development, and we offer a supportive and innovative environment in which to develop your physiotherapy career.
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
- Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
- A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
- Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
We offer:
- A high level of clinical support from peers and senior staff
- Encouragement to continue professional and personal development, with an active in-service training programme
- Excellent established relationships with other services in Chichester and Worthing
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.
To formulate and deliver a generic and specialised treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
To be involved in the support and supervision of staff at Band 3 to 5 level.
To act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students within own professional area.
To receive and deliver internal training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.
To take on an audit and evaluation role of the service in which you work.
To assist the team with service development initiatives, including implementation of competency frameworks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.
To formulate and deliver a generic and specialised treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
To be involved in the support and supervision of staff at Band 3 to 5 level.
To act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students within own professional area.
To receive and deliver internal training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.
To take on an audit and evaluation role of the service in which you work.
To assist the team with service development initiatives, including implementation of competency frameworks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant and evidence based continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- To have at least 18 months experience of working at band 5 or above
- Broad base of general clinical knowledge
- Competent ability to assess and treat a wide range of complex conditions within neurological field.
- To have at least 6 months relevant experience with older patients
- Ability to link experience to requirements of the role
Desirable
- Broad range of experience in community or acute settings
- Evidence of relevant service improvement and/ or audit
Other
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to prescribe items of equipment for aids to daily living and be able to advise junior staff on suitable items of equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant and evidence based continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- To have at least 18 months experience of working at band 5 or above
- Broad base of general clinical knowledge
- Competent ability to assess and treat a wide range of complex conditions within neurological field.
- To have at least 6 months relevant experience with older patients
- Ability to link experience to requirements of the role
Desirable
- Broad range of experience in community or acute settings
- Evidence of relevant service improvement and/ or audit
Other
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to prescribe items of equipment for aids to daily living and be able to advise junior staff on suitable items of equipment.
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).
