MSK Rehabilitation Assistant

Transformation Unit; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex MSK Health is seeking an Exercise and Rehabilitation Assistant to join the musculoskeletal team. You will deliver tailored 1:1 exercise programmes and group rehabilitation sessions across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, working with physiotherapists and other rehab professionals.

The role involves coordinating clinical and administrative duties, with opportunities for ongoing training and development within a dynamic NHS MSK service.Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering exercise programmes for individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt exercise plans to a range of MSK conditions.
• Good communication and patient engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver 1:1 rehabilitation programmes and group classes.
• Support clinicians in assessments and treatment planning within the MSK service.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tasks related to rehabilitation services.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Group exercise delivery

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Foundation degree / NVQ Level 3 in relevant field

GCSEs grade C or above

Job description

Are you highly motivated and passionate about exercise and fitness? Our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Service is looking for an Exercise and Rehabilitation Assistant to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team.

The post covers hours at either Bognor War Memorial Hospital MSK Outpatients and Worthing Hospital MSK Outpatients but could include travel to our other local sites. Opportunities to work alongside Physiotherapists, Hydrotherapy and the Gym Rehab team. The role involves delivering 1:1 exercise programmes as well as group based rehabilitation within our well-equipped rehab gyms.

roles available across the whole of West Sussex Brighton and Hove, which include full, part-time, fixed term and permanent opportunities.

We would also seek to support bank offers to support with waiting list initiatives.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

We will provide you with training and develop prospects to expand your skills in this role. This includes attending our monthly programme of In-service Training and participation in 1:1 supervision. There will also be extensive opportunities to learn from our large number of Physiotherapists and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. In addition to this, you may have the opportunity to support students and work experience students when they are on placement.

The successful applicant will work as part of the musculoskeletal team with a variety of duties. These will include both administrative, and clinical aspects; including coordinating and conducting rehabilitation programmes (including 1:1 and group classes) for patients, both independently, and under the guidance of the Physiotherapists / Osteopaths.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment to individualised and compassionate patient care, alongside willingness in personal and professional development. Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have good communication skills, and understanding of human physiology and mechanics would be advantageous.

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Who are we?

Sussex Community NHS Foundation trust MSK Department, Sussex MSK Partnership Central (SMSKPc), University Hospitals Sussex MSK Physiotherapy, & Queen Victoria Hospital MSK Physiotherapy Departments have come together to form Sussex MSK Health: Brighton & Hove and West Sussex - The new local MSK Service

Sussex MSK Health is around 450 people - a skilled, diverse and dynamic team spread across many locations, all working to deliver the best care to our communities.

Who we’re here for:

Just like our team, the community we serve is wonderfully diverse, and understanding their unique needs is at the heart of everything we do. Whether in West Sussex or Brighton, we’re dedicated to supporting people with their MSK conditions, making sure each person’s journey is met with compassion, personalisation and the highest quality of care.

Our Partnership Values

We will be open and honest with each other, sharing concerns, information, and conflicts.

We will be guided by our overarching vision to provide outstanding and impactful MSK care.

We will work within a clear framework for decision making, that empowers staff and clinicians, ensuring the appropriate levels of support and governance.

We will have transparent data on performance, encouraging scrutiny and stretch in all aspects of service delivery.

We will welcome learning, with a no-blame culture for incidents and complaints.

We value diversity of thought, welcoming a range of skills, knowledge, information, and perspectives.

We respect all views, listening with curiosity and openness.

We will provide people with the connection to understand how their role delivers our shared purpose.

We understand quality is driven by staff who feel supported, and will support wellness, learning and development in all our teams

Please see attached job description for full details.

For further information please contact Luke Emmett at [e-mail] or Andy Monkton [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

• GCSE'S grade C or above
• Evidence of reflection on, and development of skills and knowledge (CPD)
• Completion of a foundation degree / NVQ Level 3 or similar in relevant field

Experience

• Prior experience as a physiotherapy/rehabilitation assistant or within similar setting.
• Basic understanding of statutory health and social services
• Experience of exercise prescription 1:1 or in group settings
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, human biomechanics and rehabilitation
• Experience of delivering exercise in group settings

Skills and Knowledge

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to develop good rapport with a wide variety of people
• Effective Team Working
• Able to prioritise, work independently and recognise limitations
• Good reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer and numeracy skills
• Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service
• Ability to work independently and to prioritise and plan own workload
• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
• Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions within musculoskeletal field.

Other

• Flexibility to work/ rotate between clinical sites
• Hold a UK driving license and own a car

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.