Job summary
Are you looking to work for an ward winning, nationally recognised provider of outstanding care? University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the very few trusts in the country rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team and provide excellent patient care in an environment where staff are supported to innovate and lead improvement. You will be based at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals with rotations in the out-patient, in-patient and community settings. You will be well supported by the highly experienced team-lead physiotherapists with excellent opportunities to develop your own clinical and leadership skills, working within a strong peer group of other physiotherapists and alongside a strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team. This Band 6 position is an excellent opportunity to develop your established further within a dynamic, forward looking and innovative department.
Main duties of the job
We are a research active department with strong links to the Trust's Research and Innovation Committee and local HEI's. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity, post graduate education and provide for those interested in developing clinical academic careers.
Worthing Hospital is an attractive seaside location on the South Coast, situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, 20 minutes from the City of Brighton and Hove, with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy Department within the top performing Western Sussex Hospitals Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, 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 maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice and evaluate outcomes.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment and treatment of a wide variety of patients including those with complex presentations.
To seek guidance from senior staff as required and to give guidance to more junior staff.
To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills, utilising a range of treatment options and evidence based practice.
To be able to devise and lead specialist Physiotherapy treatments which may include group work, e.g. in-patient pulmonary rehabilitation, back class.
To demonstrate the trust values and attitudes in regard to the management of patients and everyday working with colleagues.
To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and education within this forum, acting as an expert in own professional field.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice and evaluate outcomes.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment and treatment of a wide variety of patients including those with complex presentations.
To seek guidance from senior staff as required and to give guidance to more junior staff.
To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills, utilising a range of treatment options and evidence based practice.
To be able to devise and lead specialist Physiotherapy treatments which may include group work, e.g. in-patient pulmonary rehabilitation, back class.
To demonstrate the trust values and attitudes in regard to the management of patients and everyday working with colleagues.
To work with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and education within this forum, acting as an expert in own professional field.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent). UK registration
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Knowledge Non-Clinical
Essential
- Competent IT, presentation and teaching skills
- Experience of supporting, developing and training staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader departmental working and national agendas
- Experience of being involved in the clinical education of students
Knowledge Non-Clinical
Essential
- Completion of Band 5 rotations in core clinical areas in the NHS including in-pt and outpatient settings or non NHS equivalent.xperience of developing and leading training sessions
- To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Band 5 experience within the NHS including all core clinical rotations
- Experience of facilitating group sessions
- To be respiratory on-call competent
- Up to date with professional practice and research
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Have experience of effective communication with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and other members of the MDT sometimes in difficult circumstances.
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Experience of giving feedback whilst maintaining professional relationships
Analytical and Judgemental
Essential
- Ability to modify ongoing treatment plans in light of new / developing evidence and outcomes.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
- Use of outcome measures
Policy and Service Development
Essential
- Experience of service development involvement at some level
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent). UK registration
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Knowledge Non-Clinical
Essential
- Competent IT, presentation and teaching skills
- Experience of supporting, developing and training staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader departmental working and national agendas
- Experience of being involved in the clinical education of students
Knowledge Non-Clinical
Essential
- Completion of Band 5 rotations in core clinical areas in the NHS including in-pt and outpatient settings or non NHS equivalent.xperience of developing and leading training sessions
- To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Band 5 experience within the NHS including all core clinical rotations
- Experience of facilitating group sessions
- To be respiratory on-call competent
- Up to date with professional practice and research
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Have experience of effective communication with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and other members of the MDT sometimes in difficult circumstances.
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Experience of giving feedback whilst maintaining professional relationships
Analytical and Judgemental
Essential
- Ability to modify ongoing treatment plans in light of new / developing evidence and outcomes.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
- Use of outcome measures
Policy and Service Development
Essential
- Experience of service development involvement at some level
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).
