Job overview
The Specialist Static Integrated Discharge Team Physiotherapist (Band 6) provides specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients within acute hospital settings, supporting safe and timely discharge and admission avoidance. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the post holder manages a complex caseload, undertakes comprehensive patient assessments, develops individualised treatment and discharge plans, and promotes patient independence through evidence-based rehabilitation. The role includes supervising and supporting junior staff, therapy assistants and students, contributing to service improvement and clinical audit, and deputising for the Team Lead Physiotherapist when required. The post holder works autonomously, collaborates closely with health and social care partners, and plays a key role in delivering seamless, patient-centred care across acute and community services
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist physiotherapy to patients within an acute setting as part of an inter-professional team. Participating as a member of the team; managing a clinical caseload within the protocols, objectives and procedures of the team.
To support service improvement and delivery within the team. Participate in health promotion and education of staff, clients and families.
The post holder will undertake regular continual professional development activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in previous year.
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
- Advanced clinical assessment skills with the ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of patients within admission avoidance/discharge planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient centred practice.
- Specialist admission avoidance/discharge planning knowledge and interest.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years B6 rotational experience
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working.
Desirable
- Experience within an acute discharge planning/admission avoidance team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field or proven equivalent experience / training
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- Practice Placement Education Certificate.
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This advert is for Specialist Static Physiotherapist with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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