Senior Physiotherapy Technical Instructor Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Haywards Heath is seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Technical Instructor in Orthopaedics. The role involves assessing and treating post-operative orthopaedic patients and managing a caseload independently. Candidates should have relevant physiotherapy qualifications and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team committed to excellent patient care and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Opportunities for professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrates previous experience working in inpatient physiotherapy.
• Evidence of effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat post-operative orthopaedic patients.
• Manage a caseload and support other team members.
• Participate in departmental meetings and administrative tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and human biology

Communication skills

Exercise techniques relevant to Orthopaedics

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Physiotherapy qualifications

Job description

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Senior Physiotherapy Technical Instructor Orthopaedics, Haywards Heath

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Physiotherapy Technical Instructor to join our team. Following a period of competency training you will be expected to carry a caseload of patients. You will assess and treat orthopaedic patients immediately post-operative until discharge, often without the need to see a physiotherapist (according to your competency level and scope of practice).

Working as part of a rotational team of you will work both on the trauma unit at the Princess Royal Hospital, and at our elective unit at Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC).

SOTC is a modern stand-alone unit treating patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery, including major joint replacements and day case surgery. It is recognised as a centre of excellence and is one of only a few nationally accredited surgical hubs, following the Enhanced Recovery Programme to provide excellent patient care to the Sussex and further afield.

The trauma unit at the Princess Royal Hospital is a dedicated Fractured Neck of Femur Unit, recognised by The National Hip Fracture Database. Other trauma patients, and patients undergoing complex revision joint arthroplasty are also treated on this site.

Please contact us if you would like an informal visit.

We are also recruiting bank staff at this time. Please indicate in our supporting information whether your application is for the part-time permanent hours or bank post.

Main duties of the job

Assessing and treating a caseload of orthopaedic patients relevant to your level of competency and scope of practice.

Managing and prioritising your own caseload of patients and working with other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams to support this.

Active involvement in team and wider department learning opportunities that may involve you leading on some aspects of teaching (e.g. in-service training and mentoring students).

Participate in physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team meetings and patient-related meetings (e.g. discharge planning meetings) as required.

Departmental administrative tasks and other clinical and non-clinical duties as required by the clinical team lead.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assessment and treatment of post-operative patients.

Progression of mobility and gait re-education following orthopaedic surgery. With appropriate provision of walking aids.

Assist other physiotherapists with management of orthopaedic patients.

Teach and instruct on exercise programmes.

Make appropriate discharge plans in conjunction with the patient, family, the multidisciplinary team and making relevant referrals.

Other non-clinical tasks as deemed necessary by clinical lead physiotherapist.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Appropriate Qualifications outlined in JD
• Demonstrates Knowledge of anatomy and human biology
• Demonstrates knowledge of exercise techniques (relevant to Orthopaedics)

Experience

• Previous Experience working in physiotherapy or related relevant profession
• Previous experience working in inpatient physiotherapy or related job (e.g. sports therapy)
• Previous experience working in trauma orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Previous experience working in Elective Orthopaedics
• Understanding of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy caseload and conditions
• Evidence of MDT working

Communication

• Experience communicating with patients and family members
• Able to communicate effectively with patients with barriers e.g. dementia, hearing impairment
• Personal examples of working with patients with communication difficulties
• Evidence of communication skills with other professionals and colleagues
• Evidence of different methods of communication skills verbal/non verbal

Supervision and training Skills

• Previous experience of supervision or being a supervisee
• Experience of working with students
• Experience supervising or teaching students
• Experience supervising physio assistants
• Evidence of providing informal teaching to staff, patients/clients or relatives e.g health promotion/education/exercises

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications