Orthopaedic Specialist Physiotherapist
Location
Chichester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/6/2025
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Description
We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Orthopaedic Specialist Physiotherapist with acute hospital experience to join our Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.
The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients admitted under trauma and elective orthopaedics.
There is an expectation for out of hours working including weekend and twilight services as necessary. It is currently a Mon-Fri service with self-rostered out-of-hours shifts.
Informal visits are encouraged.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
We are looking for an innovative and creative Physiotherapist who is passionate about Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
The orthopaedic therapy team is supportive and highly experienced. As a Band 6 you will have the opportunity to have joint clinical and non-clinical supervision on a regular basis. You will work with a strong cohort of peer band 6's and supported by skilled and experienced support workers. You will have the opportunity to develop band 5 Physiotherapists and Students.
We are a research active department and are driven to providing an evidence based approach for our patients. We have strong links to the Trust’s Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and provide support for those interested in developing clinical academic careers.
Chichester is a beautiful historic city situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: victoria bulbeck Job title: Physiotherapy Operational Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01243 788122
Louise Sanford
Natalie Matthews
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Joint Team Lead
01243 788122 X 35182
The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients admitted under trauma and elective orthopaedics.
There is an expectation for out of hours working including weekend and twilight services as necessary. It is currently a Mon-Fri service with self-rostered out-of-hours shifts.
Informal visits are encouraged.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
We are looking for an innovative and creative Physiotherapist who is passionate about Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
The orthopaedic therapy team is supportive and highly experienced. As a Band 6 you will have the opportunity to have joint clinical and non-clinical supervision on a regular basis. You will work with a strong cohort of peer band 6's and supported by skilled and experienced support workers. You will have the opportunity to develop band 5 Physiotherapists and Students.
We are a research active department and are driven to providing an evidence based approach for our patients. We have strong links to the Trust’s Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and provide support for those interested in developing clinical academic careers.
Chichester is a beautiful historic city situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: victoria bulbeck Job title: Physiotherapy Operational Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01243 788122
Louise Sanford
Natalie Matthews
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Joint Team Lead
01243 788122 X 35182
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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