University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner, Acute Admissions Team

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

This role offers a great opportunity for support worker development with very different clinical experiences every day. We are looking for a dynamic individual to work within our front door service at St Richards Hospital. This person should be able to think on their feet, have experience with prioritising and discharge planning skills and is confident working in a positive risk taking environment and is able to assist with solving problems to get the best outcome for patients. You will do functional mobility assessments, advise and implement treatment and discharge plans for patients referred to the Front Door Service, including patients with varying medical, frailty, and orthopaedic presentations and complex social and psychological conditions. As our service develops, we are looking for a flexible and adaptable approach to ensure delivery of excellent therapy provision. Through expanding your scope of practice into some areas of Occupational Therapy this will also enable the continued delivery of an responsive and efficient single assessment model. Initially this role will initially be over Monday to Friday, but the service is moving towards a 7-day rota therefore, you will then be expected to work these hours over 7-days once this transition occurs.

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

o To provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning for a range of acute medical, orthopaedic and elderly frail patients referred to the Acute Admissions Team, Front Door therapy service, in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards.o To work in collaboration with the wider MDT and health professionals in both secondary and primary care.o To provide educational support to patients, carers, MDT and new physiotherapy staff to the emergency Floor.o To support the Team Leads and Band 6 and Band 5's.o To participate in CPD, IST, audit, evidence-based projects and service development projectso To be available to work across a seven-day period/rota if/when required.

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

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7370757-AUG25

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 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).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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 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).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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)