Rotational Physiotherapist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Sussex is looking for applicants to participate in a six-month rotation scheme, delivering high-quality services across various acute and community medical settings. Ideal candidates will be motivated and skilled, with responsibilities spanning multiple specialties, including respiratory and orthopaedics. Access to a vehicle is required. Join us to make a difference in local healthcare.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme enrollment

Access to nurseries

On-site staff accommodation

Free psychological support

Affordable on-site parking

Qualifications

• Role involves participation in a six-monthly rotation scheme across various healthcare settings.
• Motivation and skill to deliver high-quality services required.
• Ability to drive with a full UK licence is essential.

Job description

Job Overview

The successful applicants will participate in our six‑monthly rotation scheme and will have the opportunity to work across a range of acute, intermediate rehab and community settings. The role involves close working with other members of the MDT and requires motivation and skill to deliver high‑quality services to the local population. Rotations on offer include respiratory, MSK outpatients (including aquatic therapy), neurology (including ABI and stroke rehabilitation), orthopaedics, amputee management, joint community rehabilitation, and rehabilitative services.

Band 5-6 Developer position would be considered for this role.

Mission

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Strategic Objectives

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Aims

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

About the Trust

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8 000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24‑hour a‑day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Position Details

You will need to be able to drive with a full UK licence and access to a vehicle due to the geographic area covered by the team.

Benefits

Staff have access to a wide range of benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on‑site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On‑site parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.