Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor with excellent Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation experience to work within our well-established Medicine Physiotherapy team.



Due to a practical element, the interview will be face to face only.



This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy treatment and evaluation to clients within our In-Patient Medicine Service at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.



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.



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.



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



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.