Home First Senior Physiotherapist

NHS

  • Brighton
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The Home First service brings together nurses, therapists, health and therapy assistants, to work with the acute Multi-Disciplinary Team & Transfer of Care Hubs to promote an efficient, effective discharge from hospital to the patient's own home.Our multidisciplinary teams work flexibly to provide a 7-day service, 365 days a year, between 8am and 8pm. Patients who are discharged from hospital into Home First will be receiving step-down intermediate care, involving community-based assessments and interventions provided in their own home to support recovery and monitoring of their health in the early days post discharge to prevent re-admission. Home First will, where required, provide acute reablement for up to 10 days, supporting people to achieve functional goals and work towards independence with activities of daily living.You could become part of our exciting service, bringing the unique benefits of a wraparound recovery service from hospital discharge. The principle of the service ensuring that recovery involves working towards the person being as independent as possible through enablement.We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to join us, so if you're an ambitious and proactive physiotherapist looking to join a team that provides cutting-edge, excellent community care, we'd love to hear from you!Main duties of the joba) To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a high standard of care, social and rehabilitative support in the unit, department or in the community.b) To plan therapy, social and rehabilitative pathways taking account of the fluctuating needs of the patient and assist in evaluating the outcomes.c) To report and document variances in a patient's condition or planned pathway of care.d) To offer advice and support and education on healthcare to both patients and carers.e) To take referrals for all services using the criteria specified in their operational policies.f) To undertake a holistic assessment of all the patients' needs and understand the routes for escalating issues that are not directly resolved by own professional practice.g) Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using specific clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.h) To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.i) Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.j) To manage clinical risk within own patient case load and recognise potential risks to others, complying at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.About usWe are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.Why work for us?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coastOur values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number150-OM1846-UPC-AJob locationsBrighton General HospitalElm GroveBrightonBN2 3EWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the role available please see attached Job Descriptions and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the role available please see attached Job Descriptions and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
  • Training in student education
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial relevant post-qualification experience covering a broad range
  • Experience of working within a relevant specialist area
  • Experience of interdisciplinary working
  • Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants and students
  • Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
  • Experience of contributing to audit and evaluation within a clinical governance framework
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Able to demonstrate competency in a range of clinical skills
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
  • Able to plan and prioritise own workload and delegate appropriately
  • Able to demonstrate leadership in practice and supervise junior staff
  • Up-to-date knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management, and professional codes
  • Evidence of CPD and commitment to ongoing learning and development
OtherEssential
  • Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
  • Access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role
Desirable
  • Flexible approach to working
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD and reflective practice relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
  • Training in student education
ExperienceEssential
  • Substantial relevant post-qualification experience covering a broad range
  • Experience of working within a relevant specialist area
  • Experience of interdisciplinary working
  • Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants and students
  • Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
  • Experience of contributing to audit and evaluation within a clinical governance framework
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Able to demonstrate competency in a range of clinical skills
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
  • Able to plan and prioritise own workload and delegate appropriately
  • Able to demonstrate leadership in practice and supervise junior staff
  • Up-to-date knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management, and professional codes
  • Evidence of CPD and commitment to ongoing learning and development
OtherEssential
  • Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
  • Access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role
Desirable
  • Flexible approach to working

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