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ESHT; Lewes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff development

Temporary Workforce Service

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Lewes invites applications for a Physiotherapy Assistant to support our MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy team in Lewes and Newhaven. You will work with qualified physiotherapists to guide patients through rehabilitation, both one-to-one and in group sessions, helping them reach their goals.

We value enthusiastic team players with good communication, empathy and resilience. Full training, an NHS pension and staff benefits are offered.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their rehabilitation following injury or surgery, both one-to-one and in group exercise sessions within a gym or class environment.
• Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis and, as patients progress, support them in group exercise sessions.
• Provide administrative support, coordinate local ordering processes, liaise with clinical teams, and help maintain departmental supplies and equipment.
• Support departmental health and safety activities, audits and the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Contribute effectively to the wider physiotherapy team.

Job description

Physiotherapy Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Lewes and Newhaven MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy

We are looking to recruit a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy team based in Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop their skills in a healthcare setting.

You will work alongside experienced physiotherapists, supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation and helping them achieve their individual goals.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with patients and colleagues everyday. If you enjoy helping people, are eager to learn, and thrive as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

• Support patients throughout their rehabilitation following injury or surgery, both one-to-one and in group exercise sessions within a gym or class environment.
• Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis and, as patients progress, support them in group exercise sessions.
• Provide administrative support, coordinate local ordering processes, liaise with clinical teams, and help maintain departmental supplies and equipment.
• Support departmental health and safety activities, audits and the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Contribute effectively to the wider physiotherapy team.

Full training will be provided, including a competency-based framework to develop your skills in exercise progression and support to complete the Trust Care Certificate.

Strong communication skills, empathy, resilience and the ability to remain calm and adaptable in changing situations are essential, alongside a positive and proactive approach to new challenges.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff, including:

• Staff development
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to onsite nurseries
• Staff restaurants
• Accommodation
• Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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For any further questions please reach out.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026

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