Overview
Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Band 4
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Physiotherapy
Responsibilities
* Support our specialist physiotherapists to provide clinical excellence and outstanding patient care within the MSK department, across acute and community sites.
* Lead on delivery of specialist exercise programs for the management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, and post‑operative rehabilitation protocols, with training and supervision provided as needed.
* Contribute to patient rehabilitation programmes and participate in service audit and evaluation.
* Assist with upkeep of the gym and related equipment; support students and the wider team.
* Engage in a framework of competencies achieved through work-based, assessment and treatment opportunities to meet patient needs in healthcare and leisure settings.
* Collect data to monitor patient outcomes, support evaluation of programme effectiveness, and drive innovation in service delivery; use IT skills to facilitate data collection and presentation.
* Attend other MSK sites for training and to support delivery of MSK rehabilitation programmes; travel between sites is an essential requirement.
* Provide support for programme delivery and supervision of staff as part of the department function.
Qualifications and Skills
* Core skills in exercise rehabilitation.
* Ability and willingness to travel between MSK sites.
* Proficiency with IT for data collection and presentation.
* Ability to work within a team of physiotherapists and advanced practitioners; support patient rehabilitation pathways based on current evidence and NICE guidelines.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Staff development opportunities; NHS pension scheme; auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce Service; access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation; onsite parking from £50 a year.
* Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme and free psychological support via the Occupational Health department.
* A welcoming environment to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; the ability to support a wide range of MSK services across sites.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.
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