Locum Band 6 Physiotherapist – NHS Mental Health Service – East Sussex

  • Job reference: 35856
  • Location: Brighton and Hove
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Physiotherapists
  • Published: November 5, 2026
Job reference: 35856
Consultant: Grace Snedden

Locum Band 6 Physiotherapist – NHS Mental Health Service – East Sussex

Hunter Gatherer AHP are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join an NHS mental health service in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across adult and older adult inpatient wards, supporting patients with a varied range of physical health needs within a mental health setting.

Job Details:

  • Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist

  • Location: East Sussex

  • Contract: Ongoing locum

  • Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday

  • Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Rate of Pay: £26 per hour

The Role:

The successful candidate will work across adult and older adult wards, providing specialist physiotherapy assessments and interventions to patients with a wide range of physical health needs, including:

  • Mobility difficulties and falls prevention.

  • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Neurological conditions.

  • Polytrauma and orthopaedic conditions.

  • Postural care needs.

You will be responsible for developing patient-centred treatment plans, delivering individual and group interventions, monitoring patient progress and working closely with multidisciplinary ward teams.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to falls prevention initiatives, support discharge planning and provide advice and education to patients, carers and relatives.

Requirements:

  • Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification.

  • HCPC registration.

  • Previous Band 6 experience or equivalent clinical experience.

  • Strong assessment and treatment skills across a varied caseload.

  • Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Interested?

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Grace Snedden – Hunter Gatherer AHP

Phone: 0203 833 0782
Email: gsnedden@hg-ahp.com

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