Rotational Physiotherapist

Band 5-6 Developer position would be considered for this role.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a fully integrated acute and community healthcare provider, delivering services throughout East Sussex. The variety of rotations and opportunities to work cross county provides an ideal platform for band 6 physiotherapists to develop a wide range of skills to be successful within their chosen career.

You will need to be able to drive with a full UK licence and access to a vehicle due to the geographic area covered by the team

The successful applicants will participate in our six-monthly rotation scheme and will have the opportunity to work across a range of acute, intermediate rehab and community settings. The role involves close working with other members of the MDT and requires motivation and skill to deliver the high-quality services to the local population. Rotations on offer include respiratory, MSK outpatients (including aquatic therapy), neurology (including ABI and stroke rehabilitation), orthopaedics, amputee management, joint community rehabilitation, and rehabilitative services.

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 EDGH and Conquest, 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 from only £50 a year.

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

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Diploma / degree in physiotherapy Current registrant as required by HPC
• Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant topic
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

• Full range of undergraduate placements
• 2 years post graduate experience within an acute hospital environment
• Completion of core rotations (must include orthopaedics, MSK, neurology and respiratory)
• Experience as a band 6 physiotherapist
• Experience with in acute neurological rehabilitation services

• Confident with core physiotherapy skills
• Will have the ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention incorporating manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling and safe use of equipment, using the skills of highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses
• Flexible approach to work so able to work alone and within an MDT

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata