Job overview
To undertake highly specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments appropriate to Band 7 grade including work requiring particular expertise or ability.
To be responsible for the delivery of neuro outpatient service in the Hastings & Rother, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Seaford and High Weald and Lewes Havens area, and ensure the management of patients along the pathways is efficient and clinically effective. This includes aquatic physiotherapy and other specialist therapeutic interventions
Main duties of the job
To work with the Service Manager to continually review, develop and refine pathways of care, facilitating the delivery of a robust, innovative and expert service.
To take the lead in supervision, education and appraisals of B7, B6 and B5 physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Assistants and students.
To fully integrate within the wider network of therapy services, working in collaboration with other Team Leads to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex.
Striving to improve all aspects of evidenced based practice and quality assurance, working with the wider MDT including but not limited to JCR, MSK, ESHT inpatients, Neurologists, MS and PD Specialist Nurses, MND Co-ordinators, Hospice Teams and Chaseley Trust through joint working, forums and audits.
To support the Physiotherapy Professional Leads with the development of professional standards associated with Physiotherapy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner
- DBS enhanced clearance will be necessary
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients who have high level of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia, mental health issues or limited mobility
- Willing to assist with the development of AHP staff in conjunction with other Lead Therapists
- Good IT skills
- Professional appearance and manner
Desirable
- Full driving licence
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or above
- 18 months within area of speciality
- Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff
- Delivering services along evidence based guidelines
- Experience leading student placements, and scoring performance
Desirable
- 3 years’ experience within area of speciality
- Experience as a Band 7
- Experience of Service Development
- Experience of performance Management
- Experience within acute and community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- A BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registered
- Evidence of postgraduate development
- Comprehensive record of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/training
- MSc in relevant clinical area
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills within area of speciality
- Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
- Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development
- Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service, and during times of variable demand
- Flexibility in working on other sites and outside of key area of work as the service requires.
- Experience of reviewing and reporting on services/ activity.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
- Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
- Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of service demand
- Experience of inputting into business case development/service plans.
- Participation in local/regional/national clinical networks
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This advert is for Highly Specialised Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapist with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne District General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed-Term). The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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