Job Description

Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, JCR High Weald Lewes & Havens Full Time PermanentWelcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, experienced teams working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation team in High Weald Lewes & Havens.We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity & belonging. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to marginalised communities.We encourage you to contact us for an informal chat or visit. We look forward to hearing from youMain duties of the jobThis is a post based in JCR services, and an exciting opportunity that will clinically support the physiotherapists in JCR. The role will include undertaking highly specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments to ensure the management of clients along rehabilitation pathways is efficient and clinically effective. You will also work within the wider network of Therapy Services, working in collaboration with other Band 7 Physiotherapists to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex.The Joint Community Rehabilitation and Falls Prevention Service is an integrated, jointly funded service by ASC and the NHS. ESHT provides the rehabilitation, and we work with our ESCC colleagues who provide short term care whilst supporting the client's rehabilitation programme. JCR is a short-term 7 day service which assesses and treats people within their own homes. Our service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life. The ability to travel around the county in a timely fashion is essential.About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number374-KN142Job locationsCounty HallSt Annes CrescentLewesBN7 1UEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

• 5 years minimum post-qualification experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of multi-agency liaison
• Experience of clinical audit activity

• Experience in the area of community rehabilitation
• Experience of giving training/presentations

• Commitment to team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate work load and work independently

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

• 5 years minimum post-qualification experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of multi-agency liaison
• Experience of clinical audit activity

• Experience in the area of community rehabilitation
• Experience of giving training/presentations

• Commitment to team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate work load and work independently

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