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 communitie

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 comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties in adults following acute stroke , and to manage own caseload.



To work in a multi professional framework.



To provide a service to critical care as competencies and service capacity allow



To provide a FEES / VFS service as competencies and service capacity allow



To work co-operatively with hospital staff, community staff health, social services and education professionals



To participate in research / audit within specialist field with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.



To assist in developing, providing and evaluating training packages and resources for SALTs and other professionals/agencies across East Sussex .



To provide mentoring to more junior SALTs and to supervise the work of SALT Assistants / Rehabilitation Support Workers and students (as appropriate) .



To devise SALT programmes to be jointly implemented with health staff / key workers, providing training and advice where necessary.



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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.



In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 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.



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We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.



Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.



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Please refer to the job description attached.



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