Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Acute Medical Inpatient Physiotherapy Team at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic individual to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team, to assist patients regain and optimise their independence whilst in hospital and facilitate discharge from hospital.

The post holder will be an important member of the multidisciplinary team providing assistance in the assessment, treatment and discharge of acutely unwell patients that have been admitted to hospital. We treat patients with a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to, orthopaedic, frailty, cognitive, respiratory and neurological presentations.

We have one permanent, part time (30 hours per week) post available, covering Monday - Friday. Established experience working at Band 3 level is an essential prerequisite to applying for the role.



The role requires the successful candidate to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to manage a designated caseload of patients, that have been admitted to the acute medical & urology wards. The post holder will need to work autonomously to assess, treat and discharge patients without the need to be seen by a registered physiotherapist (within scope of practice).

You will work with physiotherapists, support staff and other healthcare professionals to aid mobility and independence in functional task to facilitate timely discharge from hospital.

The post holder will be required to evaluate patients progress and use own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme within their scope of practice, maintain appropriate records, and accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions.

There will be opportunities to engage in service development and training. The post holder will assist with supporting the development of physiotherapy staff including assistants, apprentices and students.

To undertake administrative and some housekeeping duties to support the therapy service.



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/



Duties will include assessing non-complex new patients admitted to the acute wards, mobilising patients, practice of activities of daily living and personal care, safety on stairs, teaching of exercises and the issuing of equipment in order to facilitate a safe discharge from hospital

Make appropriate discharge plans in conjunction with the patient, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team and make relevant onward referrals.

Assist physiotherapists and other multidisciplinary team members with management of complex acute patients on the ward.

Other non-clinical tasks as deemed necessary by clinical lead physiotherapist.

The post would include participation in an Orthopaedic or Medical Weekend Rota following completion of appropriate training.

Please refer to attached Job Specification for full role responsibilities and ensure you meet the criteria on the person specification before applying for this role.