East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Specialised MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

We now have a number of exciting opportunities to recruit to our MSK specialist outpatient physiotherapy service, at East Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapists keen to develop their MSK skills, to recruit into permanent Band 6 roles across our East and West Rotations. Consideration will also be given to permanent Band 5 to 6 annexe 21 developer roles, dependant on individual MSK experience and professional qualification.

Main duties of the job

We deliver integrated musculoskeletal services in the Hastings and Rother localities, alongside service delivery in the High Wealds, Eastbourne and Hailsham areas, working with the Sussex MSK Partnership. Delivery of care pathways operate across the East and West locality, with all staff working cross site with annual rotation, providing MSK physiotherapy services at 8 outpatient settings across East Sussex.

As part of a varied Band 6 MSK rotation, you will have the opportunity to develop assessment and treatment skills in: hydrotherapy, hand therapy, rheumatology, and to broaden your development within our UL, LL, Spinal and Rheumatology pathways, and involvement in the 'Rapid Access' initiative. You will also be required to clinically supervise Rotational Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, Physiotherapy Assistants and students, and deliver 'Clinical Reasoning Training' sessions to those you supervise, and your colleagues. The Trust actively encourages personal development and you will be expected to engage in a supported supervision structure, incorporating reflective practice, clinical reasoning and skills development, as well as independent CPD.

A valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes would be beneficial as cross site working is required for service delivery, training, meetings and development opportunities.

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 Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, 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 for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-KN115-A

Job locations

Bexhill Hospital

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


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

  • Relevant validated clinical course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, with minimum 6 months musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy experience
  • Experience of training/supervision of rotational - technical - assistant and staff and students
  • Experience of multi-professional MDT working ie. Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Advance Practitioners.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area
  • Forward thinking
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
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

  • Relevant validated clinical course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, with minimum 6 months musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy experience
  • Experience of training/supervision of rotational - technical - assistant and staff and students
  • Experience of multi-professional MDT working ie. Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Advance Practitioners.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area
  • Forward thinking
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Hospital

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Hospital

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead for MSK Therapies

Deborah Russell

deborahrussell1@nhs.net

07773598709

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-KN115-A

Job locations

Bexhill Hospital

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


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