Physiotherapist (Rotational)

Job overview

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust strives to deliver excellent care at the heart of the community. We are rated "good" by the CQC and have values of achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, working together and compassionate care. These demonstrate our belief in both person-centred care and staff development, and we offer a supportive and innovative environment in which to start or develop your physiotherapy career.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking to start your physiotherapy career,  keen to develop new skills working in a community setting or wanting to return to practice?  We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our well established Brighton and Hove/ East Sussex community rotation. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

In this role you will be involved in:

• Delivering high quality, individualised, evidenced-based care to all patients
• Learning, developing and adapting to change evidenced in continuing professional development (CPD)
• Operating in a team and contributing to team decisions
• Managing your own caseload
• Teaching patients, carers and peers
• Maintaining accurate records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's standards

During each six month rotation you will be supported by Band 7 and Band 6 colleagues with a comprehensive range of in-service training to meet your learning needs.

Rotations include:

• Community Neuro Rehabilitation
• Falls and Osteoporosis
• Community Respiratory
• Amputee Rehabilitation
• Community Therapy hubs
• Inpatient rehabilitation units
• Urgent Community Response

A driving license is  required, as you will need to travel across sites and work in the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

a) To work as a therapist within a team or as part of a rotation in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. b) To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions. c) To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills. d) To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural. e) To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post qualification). f) To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student education. g) To take part in and contribute to in-service training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.

Please see job description  and person spec attached for  more details.