Associate Practitioner Pelvic Health Physiotherapy | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Eastbourne is seeking an Apprentice Assistant Practitioner to support a specialized team of Pelvic Health physiotherapists. You will work across acute and community settings, lead educational classes, and contribute to patient care through structured supervision. Requires NVQ Level 3 and 2 years of relevant clinical experience. The position offers extensive benefits, including professional development and access to the NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Onsite parking at £50 a year

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a health-related field, GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• 2 years of Band 3 clinical experience.
• Independent travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Work across acute and community teams delivering high-quality care.
• Lead education classes and assessments once competencies are achieved.
• Collect data for monitoring patient outcomes and service evaluations.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Apprentice Assistant Practitioner B4

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy – Acute and Community Hospitals Base

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner post to support our highly specialised team of Pelvic Health physiotherapists working cross-site within the Acute and Community MSK Teams.

Responsibilities

• Work across the pelvic health service in both acute and community teams, supporting physiotherapists to deliver high‑quality care in line with Trust values.
• Review and progress patient treatment following agreed protocols and pathways.
• Lead urogyna and antenatal education classes, provide follow‑up, and act as first contact for prostatectomy assessments once competencies and the Apprenticeship Award are achieved.
• Collect data for monitoring outcomes, patient feedback, service evaluation, and innovation.
• Contribute to local health and safety monitoring through service audits.
• Receive structured supervision to achieve required competencies through work‑based learning and education.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, Care Certificate.
• 2 years’ Band 3 clinical experience.
• Flexibility, independent travel, strong communication and IT skills.

Career Path

Work with the Trust Education Department, course providers, and physiotherapy supervisors to progress from a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant on a Level 5 Trust Apprenticeship contract toward Band 4 competencies. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree and competencies will enable transition to a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available, including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, accommodation, free psychological support via our Employee Assistance Programme, and onsite parking at £50 a year.

Application

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

Expiry

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.