Specialist UCR-VW Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist)
The closing date is 30 December 2025
Job summary
We are committed to enhancing patient outcomes through a robust quality improvement approach. Our integrated model, combining urgent community response and virtual ward services, enables us to deliver a truly seamless, multi-disciplinary approach to care. Urgent community response and virtual wards provide a 7 day working service.
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
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
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Deliver a 2-hour urgent community response to help prevent hospital admissions
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Support virtual ward services and contribute to care planning
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Complete assessments and deliver therapy interventions for all discharge pathways
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Work closely with specialist clinical therapy teams to promote integrated MDT working
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Lead with service development, policy implementation, and audit activities
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Liaise with acute, community, and social care teams to provide person-centred care
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Participate in health promotion and education for staff, patients, and families
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Take part in the weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis
What We're Looking For
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HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
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Clinical experience in acute or community settings
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Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
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A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently under pressure
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Band 5-7 candidates will be considered
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the Person Specification.
About us
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including professional development opportunities, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, and access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
All staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme, alongside support from our internal Occupational Health department. Onsite parking is available from just £50 per year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust--submit your application today.
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Please complete your application thoughtfully to help us understand your potential and ensure a fair evaluation. Excessive use of AI-generated content may reduce your chances of success.
Details
Date posted
17 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-SR3714-D
Job locations
Cross Site
St Leonards on sea
TN37 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
St Leonards on sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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