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Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Brighton and Hove
Salary
£37,570-£43,772 pa (pro rata)
Closing date
17 Jun 2019

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Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Band 7

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • 4,750 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
  • 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2


Are you a Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner of the future?

The Sussex Musculoskeletal Partnership (SMSKP) Central are looking for a dynamic and proactive Band 7 Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist who has a passion to develop their clinical skills to an advanced level. The post is based in Mid Sussex and Brighton and the successful candidate will work initially within the lower quadrant supporting our well established spine, hip/knee and foot/ankle pathways.

The Sussex MSK Partnership is a unique local, not for profit partnership bringing together primary care, specialist musculoskeletal care and community, mental health and wellbeing experts to deliver the whole musculoskeletal service in Central Sussex. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of community healthcare across West Sussex and delivers care in collaboration with other NHS providers under the Sussex MSK Partnership. Our commitment is to provide a truly integrated MSK service that is effective, efficient and compassionate. A key focus is identifying what truly matters to our patients and, through a shared decision-making approach, providing patients with the information they need to be able to make informed decisions about their healthcare journey.

You must be a UK registered Physiotherapist to apply, with an extensive range of musculoskeletal expertise. Recent senior clinical level experience and experience of clinical governance is essential. Applicants will be committed to delivering high quality care and have excellent communication skills.

In return we can offer you:
  • Flexible working patterns including a 4 day compressed week, to include an evening clinic
  • Supportive learning environment: your clinical development will be supported by senior staff, Advanced Practitioners and Physiotherapy Consultants
  • Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities to develop your clinical and management skills with access to in-service training and professional development
  • Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th July 2019.

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

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

Documents to download
  • Clinical Specialist Pracitioner JD B7
  • Clinical Specialist Practitioner PS B7
  • Supplementary information
  • Staff Benefits Brochure
  • About Us

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Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

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.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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