Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Practitioner to join our dynamic Intermediate Care Unit (ICU) therapy team based at Salvington Lodge, Worthing.
Working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and the wider MDT, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a valued member of the ICU therapy team, you will be actively involved in patient assessment, treatment planning and delivery, goal setting, monitoring progress, and helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will also contribute to the smooth running of the service by supporting therapy-led initiatives, carrying out delegated clinical duties, and ensuring excellent communication with patients, their families' and across the multidisciplinary team.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and ready to make a real difference to people's rehabilitation journeys. You will be supported with supervision, training, and development opportunities to help you grow in confidence and progress in your therapy career.
Potential interview date: 30th September 2025.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working with patients in the Intermediate Care Units to improve their skills in activities of daily living, mobility and self-care. As a band 4 member of the therapy team you will have your own caseload; assessing, planning and delivering rehab interventions. The post will also include administrative tasks, ordering equipment, liaising with family members, carers and professionals and to maintain good electronic record.
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, well organised and willing to travel across sites on occasion (Arundel & Bognor). A willingness to learn and develop is essential along with good communication and interpersonal skills. Your work will be directed and supervised by qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and you will also work closely with our nursing colleagues.
You should have relevant therapy experience and demonstrate a willingness to complete specific therapy competencies and further learning as required.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be clinically responsible for a caseload of patients who have beendelegated by a registered member of staff.
To progress and manage own caseload of patients with freedom to act within structured parameters.
To have the ability to use initiative and feedback to relevant registeredmember of staff.
To carry out initial assessment which is appropriate to own competency to provide treatment and care programmes to clients on an individual orgroup basis.
To report and document variances in a patients condition or planned pathway of care to the registered member of staff.
To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work.
To consistently demonstrate competency in carrying out specified role andparticipate in skill sharing and role development in line with competencyframeworks.
To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the SussexCommunity NHS Foundation Trust.
Work autonomously within the MDT or service in the delivery of plannedrehabilitation, interventions, health care programmes and discharge planning.
Complete onward referrals or letters to GPs and different services whenrequired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be clinically responsible for a caseload of patients who have beendelegated by a registered member of staff.
To progress and manage own caseload of patients with freedom to act within structured parameters.
To have the ability to use initiative and feedback to relevant registeredmember of staff.
To carry out initial assessment which is appropriate to own competency to provide treatment and care programmes to clients on an individual orgroup basis.
To report and document variances in a patients condition or planned pathway of care to the registered member of staff.
To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work.
To consistently demonstrate competency in carrying out specified role andparticipate in skill sharing and role development in line with competencyframeworks.
To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the SussexCommunity NHS Foundation Trust.
Work autonomously within the MDT or service in the delivery of plannedrehabilitation, interventions, health care programmes and discharge planning.
Complete onward referrals or letters to GPs and different services whenrequired.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in patient mobility, stair assessment, gym sessions, group programmes, passive movement and stretches, carrying out individual exercise programmes etc
- Minimum of 12 months experience in a clinical support worker role such as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant/ Support worker or other relevant role such as Fitness Instructor
- Significant experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting as a therapy / AHP band 3 assistant or similar
Desirable
- At least 18 months experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute/community healthcare setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Competent ability to assist in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of conditions
- Autonomous decision making and clinical reasoning skills
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Completed B3 Therapy Assistant competencies
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3, foundation degree or equivalent
- Additional training, Diploma or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic competency training in patient mobility, stair assessment, gym sessions, group programmes, passive movement and stretches, carrying out individual exercise programmes etc
- Minimum of 12 months experience in a clinical support worker role such as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant/ Support worker or other relevant role such as Fitness Instructor
- Significant experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting as a therapy / AHP band 3 assistant or similar
Desirable
- At least 18 months experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute/community healthcare setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Competent ability to assist in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of conditions
- Autonomous decision making and clinical reasoning skills
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Awareness of National and Local agendas pertinent to the service
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Completed B3 Therapy Assistant competencies
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3, foundation degree or equivalent
- Additional training, Diploma or equivalent
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.
