MSK Rehabilitation Assistant

We will provide you with training and develop prospects to expand your skills in this role. This includes attending our monthly programme of In-service Training and participation in 1:1 supervision. There will also be extensive opportunities to learn from our large number of Physiotherapists and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. In addition to this, you may have the opportunity to support students and work experience students when they are on placement.

The successful applicant will work as part of the musculoskeletal team with a variety of duties. These will include both administrative, and clinical aspects; including coordinating and conducting rehabilitation programmes (including 1:1 and group classes) for patients, both independently, and under the guidance of the Physiotherapists / Osteopaths.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment to individualised and compassionate patient care, alongside willingness in personal and professional development. Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential. Applicants must have good communication skills, and understanding of human physiology and mechanics would be advantageous.

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?o Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

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.

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential: - GCSE'S grade C or above

Desirable: - Evidence of reflection on, and development of skills and knowledge (CPD); - Completion of a foundation degree / NVQ Level 3 or similar in relevant field

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Competent ability to assist in the treatments of a wide range of conditions within musculoskeletal field.

Other

Essential: - Flexibility to work/ rotate between clinical sites

Desirable: - Hold a UK driving license and own a car