Team Lead Rotational Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time rotational physiotherapist in MSK and Orthopaedics. This role focuses on advanced clinical management of musculoskeletal patients, offering opportunities for training and development within a collaborative healthcare environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working in MSK and Orthopaedics.
• Eligible for registering with relevant professional body.
• Leading role in advanced assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop staff in the MSK department.
• Lead assessment and treatment of patients in Physiotherapy.
• Implement policy changes and monitor practice standards.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Clinical leadership

Teaching and supervision

Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions

Job description

Looking for something a little different?

Enjoy MSK and Orthopaedics?

Maybe a new challenge or a different aspect and perspective to your current role?

This role is a part time rotational post which will involve a secondment to SCFT MSK for the one year.

Joining the Virtual Fracture Clinic team (VFC), you will get to experience working with the acute management of non-surgical fractures and be welcomed into our small, dynamic, and friendly team as well as experiencing Emergency Department management of minor injuries. Our MSK team is a large dynamic team with a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm for continuous development, situated across three sites at Worthing, Southlands, and Littlehampton.

• To have responsibility for the training and development of the staff working in the MSK department, Virtual Fracture clinic and ED physiotherapy practitioners
• To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department, and Emergency Department. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations and may require further investigation.
• To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students.
• To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to set and monitor standards of practice.
• Use professional and clinical leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and personal development plan for all Physiotherapy staff.
• To provide clinical expertise, assessment, treatment, education, and advice in the field of acute musculoskeletal conditions, or exacerbations of chronic conditions
• To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the ED team and other professionals / medical staff.
• To work using specialist skills training for role within ED and VFC.
• To support clinical leadership for the VFC and ED service within the Physiotherapy department.
  
  

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.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Sokota Job title: Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01903 205111

Or for further information contact: Bryonie Carver [e-mail]

01903 205111 Ext: 86312 or 35503