Senior Physiotherapist

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community services provider is seeking a Senior Community Physiotherapist to join their dynamic West Community Therapy Team. In this role, you will conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized care. The position offers flexible working options and numerous opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment, aiming to enhance community health. A full UK driving license is essential as local travel within areas like Chichester and Bognor Regis is required.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Training and Professional Development Programs

Cost-effective Workplace Nurseries

Wellbeing and Staff Support Services

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to conduct assessments and treatment planning for diverse conditions.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and plan treatments for patients.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize holistic care practices to enhance patient well-being.
• Participate in service development and implementation of changes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Holistic Care Approach

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Are you ready to progress your physiotherapy career? Join our dynamic West Community Therapy Team as a Senior Community Physiotherapist, where you'll deliver holistic, personalized, therapeutic care that makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Schedule: Our teams operate Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm (excluding bank holidays), ensuring you have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life.
• Career Development: Whether you're an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or looking to advance from a Band 5 role, we provide robust support to help you thrive.
• Holistic Care: You’ll conduct specialist assessments and reviews aimed at improving or maintaining quality of life. Help individuals take control of their health with tailored rehabilitation interventions, personalized care planning, and goal setting.
• Integrated Services: Enhance access to services through a coordinated MDT approach, ensuring comprehensive care for our community members.

Your Role

• Patient Care: Conduct assessments and plan treatments for patients with diverse conditions, making appropriate referrals to our partners.
• Leadership: Contribute to the MDT by allocating visits and supporting clinical and operational leads. You’ll also supervise and develop colleagues, enhancing both clinical and non‑clinical skills across the four pillars of practice.
• Mobility: A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential as you’ll cover various geographic areas within the CTT West service provision (Chichester, Selsey, Wittering, Bognor Regis, Midhurst, Petworth).

• As a growing and developing service, there are many exciting opportunities to participate in creating and implementing change and utilising new skills. This can be supported by additional training and professional development opportunities. Our Trust is dedicated to supporting your work/life balance with flexible working options and tailored support for advancing your clinical practice and leadership skills. We foster a supportive, positive environment where you can grow professionally and personally. There are numerous Wellbeing and staff support services available to support a healthy work life balance.

Why work for us?

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.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Positive 2024 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