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Trosolwg o'r swydd

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a band 5 paediatric physiotherapist to join our friendly and experienced paediatric physiotherapy team based in Seaside View Child Development Centre, Brighton General Hospital. 

The paediatric physiotherapy team provide assessment and treatment of children and young people aged 0-19.     We work with children and young people in a variety of settings including the Child Development Centre, family homes, nurseries, mainstream schools and schools for children with additional needs.  It is essential that the post holder is able to travel to attend these appointments. 

We would like to appoint a physiotherapist who is keen to develop their skills within paediatrics.  Experience in the field at undergraduate or post graduate level is essential for this role as it is only 12-month fixed term cover role. 

This post will involve the assessment and treatment of a mixed caseload of children and young people with a variety of needs including orthopaedic and normal variants, developmental delay, and supporting children with additional needs at school, nursery or in their own homes.  The trust is committed to training and development of all staff, you will be supported to develop your skills within Paediatrics by a team of skilled and experienced clinicians.   We have a strong commitment to student education and there will be opportunities to support students on placement with the assistance of another clinician.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To work as a Physiotherapist within a team in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

a)    To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions. 

b)    To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.

c)    To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.

d)    To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post-qualification).

e)    To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student education. 

f)      To take part in and contribute to in-service training and keep your own Personal Development plans up to date.

g) The service covers a range of paediatric conditions including Neuro disability, Orthopaedics, DCD and Developmental Delay.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities 
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff