Junior Rotational Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites enthusiastic Band 5 physiotherapists to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of specializations in a supportive environment focused on professional growth, patient care, and well-being. Ideal for newly qualified candidates, this position highlights the importance of collaboration and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Established IPR and mentoring scheme

Funding for courses

Dedicated CPD time

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• Suitable for newly qualified physiotherapists with strong skills.
• Participation in weekend and on-call rota.
• Encouraged professional development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Work across various acute rotations including musculoskeletal, ITU and neuro surgery.
• Gradually take on additional responsibilities.
• Participate in the weekend and on-call rota.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Clinical problem-solving

Education

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Job description

Come and join us! This is a great opportunity to become part of our dynamic, friendly, forward-thinking and inclusive Physiotherapy Team at UHSussex (Haywards Heath and Brighton and Hove).

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We are recruiting enthusiastic and highly-motivated Band 5 physiotherapists to work across our exciting range of acute rotations, including within our brand new, purpose-built site at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (See web address for more info.

Please note that we do not offer a relocation package at present.

Rotations Offered

• Musculo-skeletal Outpatients
• ITU/ Surgical wards and Amputees
• Medical Wards, including Renal
• Elderly Rehabilitation
• Orthopaedics, trauma and elective
• Major trauma
• Cardiac
• Neuro Surgery
• Hyper Acute Stroke unit
• Neurology Rehabilitation
  
  

This post would suit a newly qualified Physiotherapist with exceptional skills, or a current Band 5 looking to gain a wider range of skills in an acute environment.

The post would include participation in the week end and on call rota following completion of appropriate rotations and training; some of the rotations involve rostered 7 day working.

The department is committed to professional development and post graduate education which is facilitated through an established IPR and mentoring scheme, funding of courses and dedicated CPD time. You will be encouraged to gradually take on additional responsibilities, develop your clinical and problem solving skills and prioritisation skills

• If you are a student who is due to qualify soon but you do not have HCPC registration yet please click the box saying that you do have HCPC registration and this will allow you to complete a click down box stating that you are a student.
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: George Browne Job title: Operational Lead Physiotherapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

01273 696955 Ext: 64064