Specialist Children’s Physiotherapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Come and join our children’s therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting the needs of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children’s Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We are based across East Sussex in three main bases; Crowborough/Uckfield, Polegate and Hastings.You will work within an integrated children’s therapy team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistants and administrators for children aged 0-19. You will work in close partnership with schools, other education providers and the local authority ISEND services. It is expected that therapists will offer a range of expertise and work across the wider community of the county.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Health Care professionals (HCP) work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services.oKeeping the people who use our services safe through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsoEnsuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresoEnsuring the people that use our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with them.oAssessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projectsDeveloping integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/orcommissioners.oSupporting in the supervision and development of staff.oActively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.oUndertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.oActing as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.oSupporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6, Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change.

Ability to manage

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Closing Date: 22 November 2026