Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated senior physiotherapist with good acute hospital experience to work within our Inpatient Physiotherapy teams covering the wards at Royal Sussex County Hospital which is now a 7 day service, covering the hours 8-6pm. The post is permanent. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients within the Inpatient Physiotherapy service at Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development, working within a strong and supportive MDT and alongside an established peer group of Physiotherapy Support Workers. This Band 7 position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward looking and innovative department.
Main Duties of the Job
* To be responsible for the training and development of the staff working in the Front Door Integrated Discharge Team including weekend provision.
* To comprehend the acuity of patients within A&E, the Acute Assessment Unit, the rest of the acute floor and C5 Acute Medicine beds, understanding, and facilitating complex hospital discharges ensuring patient flow.
* To lead in advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, under different specialities.
* To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and assist with the supervision and teaching of all members of the team including students.
* To provide skilled team leadership and service development within therapies and the wider MDT.
* To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to assist with the setting and monitoring of standards of practice.
* To undertake evidence-based projects in conjunction with the Head of Physiotherapy and other members of the MDT, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.
* To problem solve clinical and non-clinical complex situations.
* To remain competent for respiratory on-calls and to work as part of the respiratory rota.
* To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 279-7585827-NOV25
Job Locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Job Description & Responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria.
Communication
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and other professional colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated, patient‑centred multidisciplinary service, including highly complex information in a lead role at discharge planning.
* To work collaboratively with Occupational Therapy IDT Team Lead in order to deliver an effective and efficient front door therapy service.
* To communicate effectively with external organisations such as community services, GPs etc to help ensure effective transfer of patient care.
* To communicate effectively and consistently with patients and carers, individually and in groups, to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of complex aspects of their condition and recovery.
* To be highly skilled in verbal and non‑verbal communication skills, allowing patients to express their thoughts, feelings, concerns and expectations, including those with communication difficulties.
* Educate patients, carers and relevant MDT staff on a range of topics including physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic positioning, exercises, mobility activities and advice and education regarding patient condition.
* Use empathetic, tactful and interpersonal skills to encourage and empower patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
* To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
* To motivate others such as staff and patients through effective communication skills.
For further details, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential: HCPC Registration
Experience and Qualifications
Essential: Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy, portfolio of continuous professional development.
Desirable: Master's degree in related subject.
Skills (non‑clinical)
Essential: Experience of operational team management, experience of strategic management and representing physiotherapy at a higher level, relevant master's modules or courses, previous Band 6 experience in core in‑patient area.
Desirable: Course(s) in management, experience at Team Lead level in front door therapy services.
People Management and Development
Essential: Experience of teaching and staff development in a clinical setting, within and beyond physiotherapy department.
Desirable: Experience of performance management.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential: Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles, evidence of undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer's Website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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