Specialist UCR-VW Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist) | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	16 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	15 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD
Cwmni:	ESHT
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7685462/374-SR3714-D

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We are committed to enhancing patient outcomes through a robust quality improvement approach. Our integrated model, combining urgent community response and virtual ward services, enables us to deliver a truly seamless, multi-disciplinary approach to care. Urgent community response and virtual wards provide a 7 day working service.



As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we’re delivering rehabilitation and care that is:

· Closer to home

· Faster to access

· Seamlessly coordinated

· Built around our patients



Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation—enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.



This means:

· Faster recovery and fewer hospital admissions

· Truly personalised care, wherever it’s needed

· Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities

Main Responsibilities
• Deliver a2-hour urgent community responseto help prevent hospital admissions
• Support virtual ward services and contribute to care planning
• Complete assessments and deliver therapy interventions for all discharge pathways
• Work closely with specialist clinical therapy teams to promote integrated MDT working
• Lead with service development, policy implementation, and audit activities
• Liaise with acute, community, and social care teams to provide person-centred care
• Participate in health promotion and education for staff, patients, and families
• Take part in the weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis


What We’re Looking For
• HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
• Clinical experience in acute or community settings
• Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently under pressure
• Band 5–7 candidates will be considered


Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the Person Specification.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including professional development opportunities, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, and access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.

All staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme, alongside support from our internal Occupational Health department. Onsite parking is available from just £50 per year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust—submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage using AI-generated content when applying for roles with us. Your application should reflect your authentic skills, experiences, and motivations, expressed in your own words and perspective.

Using AI may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, or experience and could create a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

Please complete your application thoughtfully to help us understand your potential and ensure a fair evaluation. Excessive use of AI-generated content may reduce your chances of success.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025

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