Rotational Physiotherapist East Rotation

Rotational Physiotherapist East Rotation | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Crawley, RH11 7DH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Physiotherapy Rotation at Sussex Community Foundation Trust (SCFT).

Posts available:

• 1 permanent, full-time post on our North Rotation (Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex)
• 1 permanent, full-time post on our West Rotation (Chichester, Arundel, Bognor Regis and Worthing)

We welcome applications from established Band 5 Physiotherapists and from recently graduated Physiotherapists. We will accept applicants who have completed their studies with HCPC registration pending, however, we will not be accepting applications from those who have not yet completed their studies.

This post will be advertised internally for the first 10 days, followed by externally until adequate applicant numbers are reached. Rotational posts attract high numbers of applicants, and it is likely that this advert will close before the documented closing date. We recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.

You will have a supervised caseload and a programme of continuing professional development to assist in your progression. The rotations enable Physiotherapists to develop skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties across inpatient, outpatient and community roles.

Rotations available on our North Rotation include:

• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Community Therapy Team
• Intermediate Care Units (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (Inpatient)
• Paediatrics

Rotations available on our West Rotation include:

• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Community Therapy Team
• Intermediate Care Units (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
• Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team
• Paediatrics

Please note that you will need to be able to drive with a full UK licence for home visits.

Hours of work for full time staff are 37.5hrs per week. Hours will primarily fall within 08:00 and 17:00 with the potential to work the hours in different arrangements in some rotations. SCFT remains committed to flexible working policies and aims to help individuals achieve a strong work/life balance.

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 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.

Additional Information

Rotations are 6 months in length in the majority of cases.

If this is your first Band 5 post since graduating, you will be invited to take part in our preceptorship programme. The preceptorship is a structured scheme lasting 12 months, which aims:

• To successfully help new starters integrate into their new role
• To build confidence and competence
• To help you on your way to settling in well to your new career with SCFT
• To facilitate your journey to a fully autonomous practitioner

The programme will include a variety of trainings, watched assessments, and opportunities to network and learn throughout your first year in employment.

Further information is available in the attached job description and person specification. Please review these closely before applying.

This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

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This post will be advertised internally for the first 10 days, followed by externally until adequate applicant numbers are reached. Rotational posts attract high numbers of applicants, and it is likely that this advert will close before the documented closing date. We recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. You will have a supervised caseload and a programme of continuingprofessional development toassistin your progression. The rotations enable Physiotherapists to develop skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties across inpatient, outpatient and community roles. Rotations available on our North Rotation include:

• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Community Therapy Team
• Intermediate Care Units (InpatientRehabilitation)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (Inpatient)
• Paediatrics
Rotations available on our West Rotation include:
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Community Therapy Team
• Intermediate Care Units (InpatientRehabilitation)
• Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team
• Paediatrics
Please note that you will need to be able to drive with a full UK licencefor home visits. Hours of work for full time staff are 37.5hrs per week. Hours will primarily fall within 08:00 and 17:00 with the potential to work the hours in different arrangements in some rotations.SCFTremainscommitted to flexible working policies and aims to help individuals achieve a strong work/life balance. 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?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• 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. Rotations are 6 months in length in the majority of cases. If this is your first Band 5 post since graduating, you will be invited to take part in our preceptorship programme. The preceptorship is a structured scheme lasting 12 months, which aims:
• To successfully help new starters integrate into their new role
• To build confidence and competence
• To help you on your way to settling in well to your new career with SCFT
• To facilitate your journey to a fully autonomous practitioner.
• The programme will include a variety of trainings, watched assessments, and opportunities to network and learn throughout your first year in employment.