Job overview

A successful candidate will work in an outpatient physiotherapy clinic assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders from a range of sources including GP, orthopaedic and self-referrals. 

Given the development opportunities available; this post is suitable for newly qualified and existing band 5 clinicians. Candidates will rotate between Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital and our Clinic at Madgewick Lane, Chichester

This position offers Development

·       Monthly one to one supervision sessions to guide personal and professional development

·       Monthly group supervision with other B5 staff in the team, facilitated by a B7/B8a

·       Monthly departmental teaching sessions and journal clubs.

·       Capacity to participate in service-wide development projects.

·       Scope to frequently work alongside Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners from the neighbouring MSK service. This presents a rare opportunity for outpatient physiotherapists to directly access a wealth of knowledge and experience on a regular basis and provides a fantastic platform for clinical development.

·       Collaboration with consultant-led Persistent Pain and Rheumatology services.

roles available across the whole of West Sussex Brighton and Hove, which include full, part-time, fixed term and permanent opportunities.

We would also seek to support bank offers to support with waiting list initiatives.

Main duties of the job

Variety and flexibility

·       Opportunity to rotate between two large Physiotherapy departments

·       Access to gym and hydrotherapy pool-based exercise rehabilitation facilities

West Sussex is an area of natural beauty surrounded by the South Downs National Park and bordered by the beautiful south coastline, highlighted by the Witterings beach. This location is perfect for someone who enjoys the outdoors. It also has strong transport links to Brighton, London, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Who we are looking for:

An individual who has the ambition to develop their clinical skills and who is capable of working within a close team to deliver compassionate care to a variety of patients. See attached person specification for further details.

To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.

 To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a 
sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills. 

To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and 
respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.

To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post-qualification)

To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student 
education. 

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
•    Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.