Therapy Assistant - Temporary Workforce Service

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible staff to support in different areas within the trust as a therapy assistant. This will include areas such as physiotherapy, Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy. The roles cover both Hastings and EDGH, and there may also be community work available.

The successful candidates will be adaptable, highly motivated, and display excellent team working abilities.

As well as competitive pay rates, you'll be eligible for many staff benefits, including:

• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits
• Induction and mandatory trainin

Working on the bank, your roles and responsibilities will vary according to your placement or shifts picked up, giving you the opportunity for a wide variety of experience.

Main duties of the job

These temporary positions can be varied with a range of days and hours available. You will undertake specific skilled support work to aid in the rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients.

As a member of our Temporary Workforce team, you can enjoy the flexibility to work in locations and at hours that suit you, fulfilling a variety of short and longer term roles dependent on your preference and on service needs.You must have good communication skills experience of dealing with the public and an understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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