• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-1156?language=en&page=443&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to cover our Band 7's inpatient lead post (as part of maternity cover)on the paediatric wards at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton.

  We are a small, supportive, friendly team of physios, who enjoy living by the sea and treating the children and young people of Sussex in a lovely purpose built children's hospital in Brighton.

  We are looking for a part time band 7 (or 6 depending on experience), to cover up to 24.5 hours of maternity leave for a year. There may be some flexibility around the days and hours of work depending on the right candidate. This could be considered as a secondment opportunity as well.

  The hospital is a busy, acute children's hospital that has a paediatric CCU, surgical ward and a large medical ward, as well as being a paediatric CF specialist centre.

  Please do get in touch if you would like to know any further information about the job.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful post holder will:

  • Lead on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young people from 0-18 years with a with a wide variety, and complexity of conditions presenting to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton.
  • Assist and support the team leader with the development of the service
  • Work closely with specialist physiotherapists and the MDT to deliver excellent, individualised, patient centred care.
  • Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working independently without direct supervision.
  • Maintain a CPD portfolio and undertake CPD activities such as attending courses and delivering in-service training.

  • Participating in the weekend physio service is also expected as part of this role.

  About us

  At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

  As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

  Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £52,809 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  1 years

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  279-7249901-JUN25

  Job locations

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and personal specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and personal specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

  Desirable

  • Member of CSP or relevant SIG
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate training

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years or more broad post graduate clinical experience or 1 year or more specialist paediatric experience
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of working in an out of hours service, treating rapidly deteriorating respiratory patients
  • Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or students

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS
  • Previous paediatric Physiotherapy experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Be able to speak and write fluent English to an appropriate standard
  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to present information both written and oral in a clear and logical manner
  • To be able to work independently and have excellent time management skills

  Desirable

  • Involvement and knowledge of the audit process

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

  Desirable

  • Member of CSP or relevant SIG
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate training

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years or more broad post graduate clinical experience or 1 year or more specialist paediatric experience
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of working in an out of hours service, treating rapidly deteriorating respiratory patients
  • Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or students

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS
  • Previous paediatric Physiotherapy experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Be able to speak and write fluent English to an appropriate standard
  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to present information both written and oral in a clear and logical manner
  • To be able to work independently and have excellent time management skills

  Desirable

  • Involvement and knowledge of the audit process

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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