Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner In-Patients

Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner for In-Patients

The closing date is 02 March 2026

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner for In-Patients with good acute hospital experience to work within our Inpatient Physiotherapy teams covering the wards at Worthing Hospital. The post is permanent and will initially be based within our acute neuro rehab team, with the opportunity to develop some neuro specific skills. This will include some group work, supporting the team in developing project work and managing your own caseload.

This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients within the Inpatient Physiotherapy service at Worthing Hospital. You will have excellent opportunities for your own skills development, working within a strong and supportive MDT and alongside an established peer group of Physiotherapy Support Workers. This Band4 position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward‑looking and innovative department.

Worthing Hospital is in a wonderful location, situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park and the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.

Provide a high level of Physiotherapy support to patients following admission to Worthing Hospital

Provide skilled and insightful aid in the Rehabilitation of patients.

Conduct a full episode of care from assessment to discharge for a specified designated clinical caseload.

Manage a patient caseload and treat appropriately; being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.

Work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to qualified Physiotherapist. Including patients own home, care/nursing home etc.

Provide non-clinical services to the physiotherapy team e.g., administrative duties, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.

Undertake the assessment and discharge of a range of patients,

Provide educational support to patients, carers, and less experienced staff in unsupervised settings.

• To be prepared to participate in future 7‑day service provision if applicable.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

To be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with relevant Multi‑disciplinary Team (MDT) Professionals (e.g., Health Care Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Nursing staff, Orthotists) to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patients potential. Communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication difficulties e.g., blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties / dementia, and for people who do not have English as their first language, on a one‑to‑one level and…