Physiotherapy Technical Instructor | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to support musculoskeletal services. In this role, you will assist physiotherapists with patient care, lead exercise programs, and contribute to patient rehabilitation. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong skills in rehabilitation, have IT proficiency, and be willing to travel between sites. The position offers various staff development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Strong foundational skills in exercise rehabilitation are essential for this role.
• Must be willing to travel between MSK sites for training and support.
• Proficiency with IT is required for data collection and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapists in providing patient care within the MSK department.
• Lead specialist exercise programs for management of osteoarthritis.
• Monitor patient outcomes and participate in programme evaluations.

Skills

Core skills in exercise rehabilitation

Proficiency with IT for data collection

Ability to work within a team

Job description

Overview

Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Band 4

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Physiotherapy

Responsibilities

• Support our specialist physiotherapists to provide clinical excellence and outstanding patient care within the MSK department, across acute and community sites.
• Lead on delivery of specialist exercise programs for the management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, and post‑operative rehabilitation protocols, with training and supervision provided as needed.
• Contribute to patient rehabilitation programmes and participate in service audit and evaluation.
• Assist with upkeep of the gym and related equipment; support students and the wider team.
• Engage in a framework of competencies achieved through work-based, assessment and treatment opportunities to meet patient needs in healthcare and leisure settings.
• Collect data to monitor patient outcomes, support evaluation of programme effectiveness, and drive innovation in service delivery; use IT skills to facilitate data collection and presentation.
• Attend other MSK sites for training and to support delivery of MSK rehabilitation programmes; travel between sites is an essential requirement.
• Provide support for programme delivery and supervision of staff as part of the department function.

Qualifications and Skills

• Core skills in exercise rehabilitation.
• Ability and willingness to travel between MSK sites.
• Proficiency with IT for data collection and presentation.
• Ability to work within a team of physiotherapists and advanced practitioners; support patient rehabilitation pathways based on current evidence and NICE guidelines.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Staff development opportunities; NHS pension scheme; auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce Service; access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation; onsite parking from £50 a year.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme and free psychological support via the Occupational Health department.
• A welcoming environment to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; the ability to support a wide range of MSK services across sites.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.