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Job summary The Home First service brings together nurses, therapists, health and therapy assistants, to work with the acute Multi-Disciplinary Team & Transfer of Care Hubs to promote an efficient, effective discharge from hospital to the patient's own home. Our multidisciplinary teams work flexibly to provide a 7-day service, 365 days a year, between 8am and 8pm. Patients who are discharged from hospital into Home First will be receiving step-down intermediate care, involving community-based assessments and interventions provided in their own home to support recovery and monitoring of their health in the early days post discharge to prevent re-admission. Home First will, where required, provide acute reablement for up to 10 days, supporting people to achieve functional goals and work towards independence with activities of daily living. You could become part of our exciting service, bringing the unique benefits of a wraparound recovery service from hospital discharge. The principle of the service ensuring that recovery involves working towards the person being as independent as possible through enablement. We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join us, so if you're an ambitious and proactive physiotherapist looking to join a team that provides cutting-edge, excellent community care, we'd love to hear from you! Main duties of the job A job plan will be created by your line manager in line with the service blueprint and discussed with you. It will be reviewed annually at your PDR and updated as required. The main tasks you will spend your time doing are: a) To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a high standard of therapeutic, social, and rehabilitative support in the unit, department or in the community. b) To work within the conditions of a rotation if required. c) To provide assessments that appropriately inform therapy, social and rehabilitative pathways taking account of the fluctuating needs of the patient and assist in evaluating the outcomes. d) To undertake a holistic assessment of all the patients' needs and understand the routes for escalating issues that are not directly resolved by own profession. e) Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using specific clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills. f) To report and document variances in a patient's condition or planned pathway of care. g) To offer advice, support, and education on healthcare to both patients and carers. h) To take referrals for services using the criteria specified in the team's operational policies. About us 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 2024 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. Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 150-OM1844-UPC Job locations Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EWJob description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details in regard to this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details in regard to this role. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist Evidence of ongoing education Experience EssentialRelevant postgraduate or undergraduate experience in the clinical field Experience within specialism underpinned by theory and specific therapeutic knowledge Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group Skills and Knowledge EssentialAble to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals Good communication and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate competency in a range of clinical skills Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management and professional code of conduct Evidence of CPD and commitment to ongoing learning Other EssentialCar driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK) Access to a vehicle for work purposes Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role DesirableFlexible approach to working Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist Evidence of ongoing education Experience EssentialRelevant postgraduate or undergraduate experience in the clinical field Experience within specialism underpinned by theory and specific therapeutic knowledge Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group Skills and Knowledge EssentialAble to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals Good communication and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate competency in a range of clinical skills Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management and professional code of conduct Evidence of CPD and commitment to ongoing learning Other EssentialCar driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK) Access to a vehicle for work purposes Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role DesirableFlexible approach to working 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 theUK 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 seeNHS 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr