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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
374-KN289
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2026 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Physiotherapy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work within our Acute Stroke service at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

As part of this role you will work with a team of Physiotherapists providing a high level of acute rehabilitation to the patients of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; including Neurological Conditions, Rehabilitation on Critical Care and patients repatriated from Major Trauma Centres.

As part of the Physiotherapy department you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager. 

Please note this post may be closed early due to high levels of interest

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work alongside the Physiotherapists and also autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist. 

You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patient’s across the trust.

If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.


In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 


There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
  • Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
  • Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

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 vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Lisle
Job title
Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07890060649
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