Job summary
We have an exciting vacancy for adynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Manager to join our team at Sussex Premier Health, the private division of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT).
Sussex Premier Health has its own dedicated unit in Hastings, along with a fully equipped physiotherapy department offering both inpatient and outpatient services.
The Physiotherapy Manager will oversee the daily running of both services, ensuring the highest standards of care while also leading on the development and expansion of new services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team at a time of growth -- private physiotherapy services are a rapidly developing market, and we're looking for someone who can help shape the future of our offering, expand our team, and enhance the range of services we provide.
You will lead a team of physiotherapists, managing both inpatient and outpatient services within the private division of ESHT. Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
To take a lead role in the advanced physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
To provide exemplary physiotherapy care for patients while managing the physiotherapy department.
To ensure the physiotherapy team delivers effective treatment to clients by providing excellent clinical and managerial leadership.
To meet AOP and effect service level in line with departmental and hospital business plan.
To market, promote and profile the service to all customer groups
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-SR3797-A
Job locations
Sussex Premier Health
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RE
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Sussex Premier Health
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RE
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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