Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our highly specialist service at Chailey Clinical Services. Working primarily with children and young people attending Chailey Heritage Foundation School and residences, you will provide expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for those with complex neutralizability and multiple neurological conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised centre, working as part of a large, supportive multidisciplinary team.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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.

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Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing your own caseload and delivering individualised physiotherapy programmes. Your work will include:

• Completing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic procedures and clinical reasoning for children and young people with complex needs
• Developing and reviewing specialist treatment and postural management plans, including assessment and prescription of equipment
• Providing highly specialised advice to families, colleagues and education/care staff
• Taking responsibility for manual handling assessments and safe use of physiotherapy equipment
• Working collaboratively with the wider MDT including teachers, nurses, medical staff, OTs, SLTs and social care teams
• Participating in multidisciplinary and multi-agency clinics, including tertiary services
• Communicating complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately to families and professionals
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and discharge summaries in line with Trust policy
• Supporting service development, contributing to clinical governance and engaging in audit, research or evaluation projects

Although the post is primarily based within Chailey Heritage Foundation School, you will have opportunities to gain experience in other parts of the service, including the Futures Young Adults Service, Rehabilitation and Transition Service, and Outpatient clinics, with occasional home visits during school holidays.

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.