Senior MSK Physiotherapist

As an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat a caseload of outpatients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine a diagnosis and develop treatment programmes without direct supervision from senior staff., To support Band 7 and clinical team leaders in outpatient staff in theplanning and organisation of the physiotherapy team activities andprogrammes.To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students.To undertake evidence-based practice, and participate in departmentalresearch and audit.To adhere to departmental protocols, Trust policies and the CharteredSociety of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct or the General OsteopathicCouncil's Osteopathic Practice Standards, and national standards, where they exist.To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategic management in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patients and equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.