We are looking for a motivated Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner with excellent Physiotherapy Rehabilitation experience to work within our well-established Medical Physiotherapy team at SRH Chichester for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.
Due to a practical element, the interview will be face to face only.
Working within a wider team of Physiotherapists and Technical Instructors you will have the opportunity to work independently and alongside strong and supportive multi-disciplinary teams utilising your excellent assessment and problem solving skills. You will be well supported by a Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist, Band 6 and Band 5 Physiotherapists, a Band 4 peer and Band 3 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor. You will also work very closely with the Occupational Therapy Team that cover the medical wards.
You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development, working within a strong group peers. The role will have increased responsibility for assessing and treating more complex patients, progressing these patients through pathways of care and include comprehensive involvement in planning and discharge.
UHSFT is a large multisite acute hospital trust providing inpatient and emergency care 365 days a year. As this post includes responsibility for the provision of inpatient care this post will be for a seven day a week working contract. The post currently supports the medicine service which currently operates Monday to Friday only.
Provide skilled and insightful aid in the rehabilitation of medical in-patients.
Conduct a full episode of care from assessment to discharge for a specified designated clinical caseload.
Manage a patient caseload and treat appropriately; being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.
Work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to qualified Physiotherapist.
Provide non-clinical services to the physiotherapy team e.g. administrative duties, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.
Undertake relevant service development projects.
Undertake the assessment and discharge of a range of patients.
Provide educational support to patients, carers and less experienced staff in unsupervised settings.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Provide skilled and insightful aid in the rehabilitation of medical in-patients.
Conduct a full episode of care from assessment to discharge for a specified designated clinical caseload.
Manage a patient caseload and treat appropriately; being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.
Work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to qualified Physiotherapist.
Provide non-clinical services to the physiotherapy team e.g. administrative duties, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.
Undertake relevant service development projects.
Undertake the assessment and discharge of a range of patients.
Provide educational support to patients, carers and less experienced staff in unsupervised settings.
Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful.
Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
