Job overview
We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor within our well-established and accredited Pulmonary rehabilitation team. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy treatment to our Chronic Respiratory patients, supporting them in their Pulmonary Rehabilitation journey.
You will work within a strong and supportive MDT and alongside an established peer group of Physiotherapy Support Workers. This exciting position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward-looking and innovative team.
You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
Please note the interview for this post will be face to face only with a practical element.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as part of the Pulmonary rehabilitation Team providing a high quality and comprehensive therapy service to patients.
2. To work unsupervised as well as alongside the qualified Physiotherapists.
3. To regularly feedback to Physiotherapists regarding patients’ progress
4. To be involved with data collection/audit to monitor service, general statistic collation and outcome measures the team are using.
5. To assist with the clerical and professional administrative tasks required to provide an efficient and effective high quality service.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Informal visits are recommended.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Broad general education
Desirable criteria
7. Health care related qualification at NVQ level 3 within the last 5 years
8. Level 3 Diploma in Allied Healthcare Support
9. Previous clinical NHS/care/sports environment experience
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Demonstrates good understanding of the role
11. Experience of working in a team and being flexible and adaptable to the team requirements.
12. Demonstrates good communication skills
13. Proven ability to work alone in management of delegated activities .
14. Ability to recognise own limitations and when to seek advice
15. Ability to organise / prioritise own workload
16. Demonstrates empathy to illness and disability
Desirable criteria
17. Basic understanding of exercise rehabilitation
18. Basic understanding and experience of working with people with speciality conditions or disability
EDI
Essential criteria
19. Demonstrates development in understanding of equalities issues
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
21. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications