Band 3

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Job overview

Are you are looking to work within an enthusiastic Physiotherapy department, delivering the best patient care in musculoskeletal rehabilitation? Then join our team!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant who is reliable, flexible and compassionate to work as part of our Physiotherapy Outpatient team at St. Richard's Hospital in Chichester.

Working for our organisation

As part of this role, you will predominantly be working in our Physiotherapy department and gym, supported by Physiotherapy colleagues to treat patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This position offers:

• Monthly departmental teaching sessions
• Monthly supervision sessions to guide personal and professional development
• Capacity to participate in service development projects
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Physiotherapists and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners

This position is for 15.5 hours per week and will currently be on Mondays and Tuesdays. Your working days may change as department circumstances evolve.

Person specification

Qualification
Essential criteria

• NVQ3 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English

Experience
Essential criteria

• At least 12 months working in a caring or rehabiliation environement

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a therapy setting

skills and knowledge
Essential criteria

• as person specification

Desirable criteria

• as person specification

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Assistant JD and PS ( PDF , 717.6 KB )
• Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Assistant ( PDF , 717.6 KB )
• Staff Benefits Brochure ( PDF , 484.5 KB )