Job Description

We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy , Urgent Community Response , and Virtual Ward services.



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

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here



We're recruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings.

We're looking for:

Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Speech and Language Therapists Dietitians Registered Nurses Support Workers across Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Nursing

Multiple roles available across Agenda for Change bandings , with flexible options to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.



To provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke patients as delegated and directed by the Stroke OT Team Leads.



To be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients, to assess patient needs, plan intervention and evaluate patient care within objectives, protocols and procedures of the service.



To promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that supports a seamless transition of care.



To support the Team Lead OT, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Stroke Rehab, Professional Lead OT and Service Manager with service development, helping to implement policy and policy changes and to set and monitor standards of practice.



To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of band 5 OT, OT apprentice and OT support staff, providing training as required.



A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.



In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only 50 a year.



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



Please refer to the job description attached.



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