Job summary
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is expanding its Frailty and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, creating exciting new therapy opportunities within our established Front Door Therapy Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Physiotherapist to join our supportive and friendly front door therapy team as a static band 5 physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across a range of areas including:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
• Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)
• Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC)
• Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU)
• Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC)

Why this role stands out

• Be part of a high-profile expansion of frailty and front-door services
• Take on a fast-paced clinical role where your expertise and decision-making make a real difference
• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values leadership, innovation, and collaborative working

Who we're looking for

• Passionate, driven clinicians with experience in a range of acute clinical areas (either as a student or within an existing role)
• Individuals who are forward-thinking, flexible, and committed to playing their role within in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment
• Professionals dedicated to their own ongoing development and to the growth and development of their team

Please note this role involves participation on a 7 day extended hours rota.

Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.

We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.

Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.

We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details
Date posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326- 8230809-AJ
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill Surrey, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill Surrey, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Front Door Physiotherapy Team Lead, Godspower Usoro, godspower.usoro@nhs.net, 01737768511

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.