Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Integrated Discharge Team | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

***Band 6-7 Developer may be considered for this position***

To undertake highly specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments appropriate to Band 7 grade including work requiring particular expertise or ability.

To be jointly responsible with the IDT Team Leads for the delivery of Acute Assessment and Discharge Services

You will be working closely with ACPs, nursing, medical and managerial team leads / managers, in the operational and strategic development of the IDT team.

Supervision team of junior PT and PTA colleagues and support staff providing training and joint sessions as required.

Deliver a high standard of clinical care and maintain

service delivery by flexible, effective and efficient prioritisation

based on sound clinical and professional judgement.

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team in a pivotal role that blends service development with operational delivery.

We are excited at the opportunity to deliver this service differently. This role provides an opportunity to shape how we provide services with a stronger operational focus, supporting our expanding workforce while helping to effectively drive service improvements.

To undertake highly specialist clinical physiotherapy assessments and treatments appropriate to Band 7 grade including work requiring particular expertise or ability.

To be jointly responsible with the IDT Team Leads for the delivery of Acute Assessment and Discharge Services

To be responsible for the delivery of acute discharge services at Conquest Hospital, and ensure the management of patients along the discharge pathways is efficient and clinically effective.

To fully integrate within the wider network of therapy Services, working in collaboration with other Team Leads to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex

To work with the Service Manager to continually review, develop and refine pathways of care; facilitating the delivery of a robust, innovative and expert service.

To support the Physiotherapy Professional Leads with the development of professional standards associated with Physiotherapy

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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 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.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

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