Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Specialist Physiotherapist – Community

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Bank Post

Are you or someone you know an enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapist who has worked extensively in Community Rehabilitation services? If so, an opportunity has arisen within the QVH therapy team based from our Rehabilitation Unit onsite at QVH on bank.

The majority of the caseload is a mixture of frailty patients or those with chronic conditions including falls patients. The other part of the caseload also includes patients those with neurological disorders and amputees.

Ability to independently travel around the local area efficiently is essential as the majority of sessions occur within the patient's residence in East Grinstead and surrounding villages (Lingfield, Forest Row, Felbridge, Copthorne, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Sharpthorne).

Main duties of the job

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£19.78 to £23.82 a year per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

276-7733856-AC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a community physiotherapy and/or a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
  • HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a community physiotherapy and/or a multidisciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Neuro Physiotherapist-Joint Clinical Lead

Kathleen Alphonso

kathleen.alphonso1@nhs.net

01342414345

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£19.78 to £23.82 a year per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

276-7733856-AC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ


Supporting documents

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