Job summary
Employer heading
Neuro Rehabilitation Out-Patient Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
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 7,000 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.
In 2020 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.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Our vision is to deliver high quality care and experience for our patients, communities and colleagues.
Our strategic objectives:
Quality: Delivering safe care; always improving outcomes and experience for patients.
People: Fostering a positive culture; living our values; helping our teams feel equipped to deliver.
Sustainability: Always searching for the best way to use our resources for clinical, workforce and financial outcomes.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Out-Patient Team at East Sussex Healthcare. This is a full time post covering both the Conquest and EDGH with the opportunity to also work within our new community Rehabilitation Hub. You will link in closely with specialist nurses and therapist to support patients in achieving identified goals improving their outcomes and quality of life. You will have the opportunity to further develop your career with a specialised Neurological focus.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments, including Aquatic Therapy, appropriate to Band 6 grade
- To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) “Rules of Professional conduct” and “Standards of Physiotherapy” and the Health Professions Council (HPC) regulations, working without the need for direct supervision, access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required, but work is not routinely evaluated.
- Voluntary participation within other out of hour’s physiotherapy services e.g. orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, private patients, PD weekend group or lead Multiple Sclerosis private exercise group
- To work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated service that meets the individual patient need.
- To supervise, educate and be involved in the appraisal of student, physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants within the team.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission, rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma in physiotherapy
- Current registration with HPC
- Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field
Desirable criteria
- Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years post qualification clinical rotational experience, to include neurological experience
- Experience of training/supervision
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using client-centred goals
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Hill
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971651702
- Additional information
Works Monday - Thursday
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