Senior Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Sussex; Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath is seeking motivated Physiotherapy Technical Instructors to join their orthopaedic team. The successful candidates will assess and treat patients post-surgery, manage their own caseload, and work closely within a multidisciplinary team. This opportunity is suited for those dedicated to delivering excellent patient care, with flexible working options available to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Staff networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Essential education/qualification criteria outlined in Person Specifications.
• Experience working in physiotherapy inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates understanding of physiotherapy role within MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating a caseload of orthopaedic patients.
• Managing and prioritising your caseload.
• Participate in team meetings as required.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and MSK/orthopaedic conditions

Experience in a therapy setting

Teamwork ability

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant physiotherapy qualification

Job description

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Roles include weekend working on a 7 day roster/rota. Role includes one late shift per week. (11.00-19.00)) Job ref 279-7117232-NOV25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Princess Royal Hospital Town Haywards Heath Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/12/2025 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

Come and join us! This is an exciting opportunity for some dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join the orthopaedic physiotherapy services at the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC) and The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath in the heart of Mid Sussex.

The Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre is a modern stand alone unit treating patients undergoing elective (planned) orthopaedic surgery, including day case surgery. It is recognised as a centre of excellence and was one of the first nationally accredited surgical hubs.

The Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at The Princess Royal Hospital is based on Twineham ward, which is a dedicated Fractured Neck of Femur Unit. The unit primarily treats patients following hip fracture, but also there are a range of complex elective orthopaedic surgeries performed at this site.

We are looking for two proactive and motivated physiotherapy technical instructors to join our growing team. These posts will be rotational across both The Sussex Orthopaedic Centre and The Princess Royal site. Following a period of competency training you will be expected to carry a caseload of patients. You will assess and treat orthopaedic patients immediately post-operative until discharge, often without the need to see a registered physiotherapist (according to your competency level and scope of practice).

Full, Part time and Job share applications are welcomed. We are also recruiting Bank staff at this time.

Main duties of the job

Assessing and treating a caseload of orthopaedic patients relevant to your level of competency and scope of practice.

Managing and prioritising your own caseload of patients and working with other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams to support this.

Active involvement in team and wider department learning opportunities that may involve you leading on some aspects of teaching (e.g. in-service training and mentoring students).

Participate in physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team meetings and patient-related meetings (e.g. discharge planning meetings) as required.

Departmental administrative tasks and other clinical and non-clinical duties as required by the clinical team lead.

Please note that these roles include weekend working on a roster/rota basis. You will join the weekend rota once you have fulfilled required competencies in that role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details on the roles and responsibilities for this job.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Meets essential education/qualification criteria outlined in Person Specifications (must meet this criteria to continue scoring)
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of anatomy and MSK/orthopaedic Conditions
• Other relevant training/courses

Clinical Experience

• Experience of working in a therapy setting
• Demonstrates understanding of physiotherapy role within MDT
• Experience working in physiotherapy inpatient setting
• Experience working in orthopaedics (handling patients)
• Evidence of working effectively in a team
• Experience working with persons with communication difficulties
• Proactive and able to work under own initiative
• Presentation Skills
• Able to clinically prioritise

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Rebecca Ransley, Job title Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (SOTC), Email address [e-mail], Telephone number 01444 441881, Additional information

Please get in touch if you would like to attend an informal visit.

01444 441881 ext 68834