Associate Practitioner Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Role in Eastbourne: Shape Patient Recovery, Apply Now

Step into a role where your support makes movement possible for those regaining independence every day.

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Type: Permanent, Part-time
Salary (£): £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata
About East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
They’re a dedicated NHS Trust providing hospital and community health services across East Sussex. Their team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. Whether it’s in acute or community settings, they’re driven by one goal: to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Joining them means becoming part of a forward-thinking service that values development, teamwork, and personal wellbeing.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a respected pension plan.
• Staff Development: Grow through supported learning and funded qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential psychological and emotional support.
• Onsite Parking: Affordable annual parking from £50.
• Flexible Work Environment: Balance work and life across hospital and community sites.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent qualification.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent functional skills).
• Completion of the ESHT Care Certificate.
• Minimum two years of Band 3 clinical experience.
• Good IT proficiency and ability to handle patient data securely.
• Full driving licence for travel across hospital and community sites.
• Strong communication skills to engage patients with complex needs.

Salary Details

This Band 4 role offers £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata under the Agenda for Change pay scheme.

About the Role

As an Associate Practitioner in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, you’ll work alongside specialist physiotherapists delivering rehabilitation and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. You’ll help run group rehabilitation sessions, assist with treatment progression, and monitor patient outcomes. You’ll also support service improvement by maintaining data quality and safety standards through the ASURE system.

This apprenticeship-based position offers a fully funded Level 5 Foundation Degree, helping you move into a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role upon completion. With mentorship from experienced clinicians and support from the Trust Education Department, you’ll build both skill and confidence in physiotherapy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of physiotherapy treatment plans that help patients regain function and independence.
• Lead or assist group rehabilitation classes for chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis to improve patient mobility and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and data to track outcomes and inform care decisions.
• Perform health and safety audits to ensure patient and staff safety across sites.
• Contribute to team meetings and quality improvement initiatives that enhance care standards.
• Uphold Trust values in every patient interaction, ensuring empathy, professionalism, and inclusion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure and Barring Service clearance will be required 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years) are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme member. They celebrate diversity and ensure equal access to opportunities for all candidates, regardless of background, identity, or belief.

Employer Details

• Company Name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
• Address: Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
• Contact: Wendy Maclean, Highly Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapist – wmaclean@nhs.net / 07786327007

Reference Number: 374-ED0611

How To Apply:
If this sounds like the right fit, don’t wait. Apply today and start your journey toward an impactful physiotherapy career with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.