Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | North Chailey, BN8 4JN |
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7354733/150-CP1986-PC |
Summary
Are you looking to take the next step in your physiotherapy career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a motivated and compassionatePhysiotherapy Associate Practitionerto join our dynamic therapy team at Chailey Heritage Foundation for 31.5 hours per week, Term Time Only.
In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside the Specialist Physiotherapists in providing a clinical programme of therapy for the children and young people with complex physical disabilities, who attend Chailey Heritage Foundation School, Futures and the Chailey out-patient services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to independently manage a caseload, lead group activities, and apply therapeutic techniques such as massage, hydrotherapy, and rebound therapy. You’ll contribute to multidisciplinary assessments and have the chance to get involved in service development, audits, and collaborative projects.
If you’re a proactive, compassionate practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
• To manage a caseload of patients who have previously been assessed by a physiotherapist and be responsible for the delivery of their therapy programmes.
• To plan, implement and develop individual programmes, in collaboration with the child’s Specialist Physiotherapists, such as motor skills training or using specialist therapy equipment. To deliver specific therapeutic skills such as massage therapy, aquatic physiotherapy in the hydrotherapy pool or rebound therapy.
• To support clinical lead physiotherapist to oversee monitoring and review of equipment at Chailey Heritage Foundation School used by the physiotherapy team.
• To support physiotherapy team with students on placement at Chailey Clinical Services such as physiotherapy or medical students and those on work experience. To support physiotherapy team with visitors on observational placements from varying professions.
• To participate and contribute to training programmes and staff meetings as required.
• Participate in individual supervision, appraisal and personal development planning with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
• Maintain and continue to develop high standards of professional skills and performance by regularly updating your Personal Development Plan and Personal Development Profile
• To be familiar with and conform to the regulations concerning the Data Protection Act; to be aware of the Health and Safety regulations; to conform to the No Smoking Policy and other policies laid down by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
• To be familiar with all relevant current legislation and the Chailey Charter of Children’s Rights.
• To comply with the standards and priorities laid down by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and policies of the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Work independently with children and young people with complex neurodisability to carry out physiotherapy tasks such as physiotherapy programmes as designed by a physiotherapist and to make adjustments as necessary within their usual daily routine
• Work independently with YP to use complex mobility and exercise equipment, which requires previous training and competency. To be able to adjust and review a child’s equipment within their competency level
• To carry out specific therapeutic activities as directed by the physiotherapist but to work independently and be responsible for this activity
• To write aquatic therapy and movement programmes as required
• To monitor children’s orthoses or equipment for growth, wear and tear and to know when to report this back to a physiotherapist
• To teach and train school and care staff how to competently use specific mobility or postural management equipment or orthoses
• To liaise with parents, school and care staff on a daily basis on behalf of the physiotherapy team to co-ordinate the child’s care
• To oversee the aquatic physiotherapy programmes in the hydrotherapy pool and report back any modifications required to the physiotherapist
• To be familiar with and conform to the regulations concerning the Data Protection Act; to be aware of the Health and Safety regulations; to conform to the No Smoking Policy and other policies laid down by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
• To be familiar with all relevant current legislation and the Chailey Charter of Children’s Rights.
• To comply with the standards and priorities laid down by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and policies of the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
• To plan, implement and develop individual programmes, in collaboration with the child’s Specialist Physiotherapists, such as motor skills training or using specialist therapy equipment. To deliver specific therapeutic skills such as massage therapy, aquatic physiotherapy in the hydrotherapy pool or rebound therapy.
• To support clinical lead physiotherapist to oversee monitoring and review of equipment at Chailey Heritage Foundation School used by the physiotherapy team.
• To support carers and other professionals in carrying out therapy advice and programmes through coaching, modelling therapeutic skills or demonstrating use of equipment
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025