General Rotational Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Physiotherapy Team at a leading NHS Trust in Brighton. This Band 6 Physiotherapist role focuses on providing holistic assessments and treatments for patients with complex needs, ensuring safe discharges aligned with patient-first care. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be HCPC and CSP registered, with postgraduate NHS experience. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for learning and development

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered and CSP Registered.
• Experience in medical respiratory, ICU, and tracheostomy management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat complex patients independently.
• Supervise and appraise junior physiotherapists and assistants.
• Engage in evidence-based practice and audits.

Skills

Communication

Effective workload planning

Education

Postgraduate NHS experience

Job description

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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | Employer type: NHS | Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital | Town: Brighton | Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum | Salary period: Yearly | Closing: 20/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we exemplify the excellence, ambition, and values of the NHS for over 70 years.

Our dedicated team works towards our mission: to always put our Patients First, driven by our motto, “where better never stops.” You will play a part in advancing our services and improving patients' lives across Sussex.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to succeed. We offer Staff Networks, buddy schemes, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We provide compassionate care and support staff wellbeing through extensive programmes, including flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we support learning, teaching, and training for your growth and development. Choosing UHSussex means building a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued.

Job overview

Join our dynamic, friendly, and inclusive Physiotherapy Team at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. We seek an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist eager to develop skills in:

• Medical
• Stroke
• Respiratory
• ITU/Surgery
• Orthopaedics - Trauma and elective
• Frailty

Provide holistic assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs to promote safe, timely discharges, aligned with our Patient First approach.

Main duties of the job

• Assess and treat complex patients independently, determining diagnoses and treatment plans without supervision.
• Support senior staff in planning and organizing team activities.
• Supervise and appraise junior physiotherapists, assistants, and students, and contribute to MDT teaching.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, research, data collection, and audits.
• Follow departmental protocols, Trust policies, and professional standards.
• Remain competent for respiratory on-call duties and participate in future 7-day services if applicable.

Working for our organisation

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed, supported by Staff Networks and buddy schemes. We are committed to compassionate care, staff wellbeing, and continuous learning and development, ensuring a rewarding career where your impact is recognized.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication

• Adapt communication to encourage patient participation, including those with communication difficulties or cognitive impairments.
• Assess capacity, obtain informed consent, and work within legal frameworks.
• Motivate, reassure, and effectively communicate with patients and carers, including delivering sensitive information.
• Diffuse challenging situations using negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to relevant staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through meetings and ward rounds.

Service Delivery and Improvement

• Evaluate practice through audits and research.
• Support junior staff in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Understand and apply Clinical Governance and Risk Management principles.
• Manage equipment safely and adhere to policies and standards.

People Management and Development

• Assist in supervising and developing junior staff and students.
• Lead projects to enhance services with senior guidance.
• Prioritize and manage own time effectively to balance patient care, training, and meetings.
• Participate in departmental and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Report incidents and maintain accurate records.
• Manage the clinical team operationally in the absence of the team leader.

Patient Care Delivery

• Take professional and legal responsibility for patient care.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care and adhere to relevant standards and policies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop management plans for complex cases.
• Use clinical reasoning to diagnose, plan, and evaluate treatments.
• Seek senior guidance for highly complex cases.
• Maintain manual skills and manual treatment techniques.
• Reassess and advise patients on recovery and activity resumption.
• Participate in on-call and weekend services as part of the rota.
• Uphold professionalism in all settings.
• Report issues and perform additional duties as required.

Person specification

Professional Registration

• HCPC Registered
• CSP Registered

Experience/Qualifications

• Postgraduate NHS experience as a Junior Physiotherapist, with evidence of ongoing learning.
• Experience in medical respiratory, ICU, and tracheostomy management.
• Supervisory experience with students and assistants.
• Community-based service experience.

Skills (non-clinical)

• Effective workload planning and delegation skills.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Experience championing diversity and understanding of equalities issues.

Additional information

Use of AI-generated applications will be monitored. The role may close early if interest is high or application caps are reached. Flexible working options are available; discuss with the line manager. DBS checks are required, and visa sponsorship is possible for eligible candidates. For application support, contact the relevant email addresses provided.