Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) at Eastbourne District General Hospital. As part of the Physiotherapy department, you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager. You will also work closely alongside the IDT Occupational Therapy team and the wider multi disciplinary team, including our newly appointed Advanced Practitioner to the team. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job As part of this role you will work with a team of Physiotherapists providing a high level of assessment and rehabilitation to the patients of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; including Frailty, General medicine and palliative care. You will be required to work alongside the Physiotherapists and also autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist. You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patient's across the trust. If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 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Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact me. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact me. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subjec Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experienc Experience Essential Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements Desirable Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development Skills Essential Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans Other Essential Reliable work record DBS clearance if applicable Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Available for 7 day working to include weekends and bank holidays Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subjec Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experienc Experience Essential Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements Desirable Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development Skills Essential Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans Other Essential Reliable work record DBS clearance if applicable Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Available for 7 day working to include weekends and bank holidays Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Employer's website