Rehabilitation Support Worker
The closing date is 29 July 2025
Job summary
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, andVirtual Wardservices.
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
OurHome FirstandVirtual Wardmodels 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 recoveryand fewer hospital admissions
Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed
Greater independenceand better outcomes for our communities
But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but inyou.
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:o Occupational Therapistso Physiotherapistso Speech and Language Therapistso Dietitianso Registered Nurseso Support Workers across Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Nursin
Main duties of the job
Multiple roles available acrossAgenda for Change bandings, with flexible options to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.
Why Choose ESHT?
?NHS Pension Scheme?Staff discount schemes?On-site nurseries?Access to Occupational Health?Staff restaurants on acute sites?Forward-thinking, supportive teams?A real chance to shape thefuture of healthcare
- To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).
- To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).
About us
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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Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-KNLVB2304-B
Job locations
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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