Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Nurse Assessor to join the Hospital Intervention Team (HIT) at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a permanent full time position (37.5 hours per week) at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. The service hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am - 8:00pm and Sat - Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm.
About the RoleThe HIT team is a well-established, dynamic, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. We work across Emergency Departments and key gateway wards of the hospital to support admission avoidance and to facilitate timely, safe discharges. Our work directly supports patient flow across the hospital and wider healthcare system.
You will be part of a team that operates at the front door of the hospital, identifying patients suitable for early supported discharge, virtual ward referral, or community input. The role also includes opportunities to visit patients in their own homes to support rapid discharge and ensure continuity of care where needed.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
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Proactively identify and assess patients suitable for safe and timely discharge
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Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through early intervention and MDT collaboration
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Support virtual ward referrals and contribute to care planning for patients being managed in the community
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Liaise effectively with acute, community, and social care teams to coordinate person-centred care
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Contribute to service development and the ongoing refinement of interdisciplinary ways of working
What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced and enthusiastic clinicians with:
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A professional registration with either HCPC (OT/Physio) or NMC (Nurse Assessor)
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Clinical experience across core areas relevant to acute or community settings
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Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
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A proactive, team-oriented approach to supporting patient care and system flow
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The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the interdisciplinary assessment model and may be able to rotate into other clinical areas in the future.
Please Note:All applications will be assessed against the Person Specification. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the key criteria. Only applicants with current HCPC or NMC registration will be considered for shortlisting.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Nurse MSc in Rehabilitation or equivalent
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ICES Trusted Assessor's certificate
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
- IT certificate (e.g.ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years as a band 5 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Nurse
- Recent experience in a hospital or community setting
- Evidence of personal development of self and others
- Experience of being an appraisee and appraiser
- Experience working within Gateway wards, or in discharge/ admission avoidance teams
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical supervision or action learning
- Worked in multi professional teams
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Use of Single Assessment Tool
- Experience delivering client centred assessments
- Knowledge of complex, multi pathologies and long term chronic conditions
- Knowledge of Legislation, DH/ NICE guidelines and clinical governance relevant to area
- Knowledge of the role of nurses, OT's and physiotherapists
- Robust assessment skills
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team
- Worked autonomously as well as a team player
- Additional skills to include advanced clinical reasoning
- Ability to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to manually support patients
- Able to manage long periods of standing / walking
Desirable
- Risk assessments of patients, staff and environment.
- Awareness of support services, statute and voluntary, in the community
- Ability to challenge poor or unsafe practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across sites and occasional domiciliary joint visit as required
- Able to work flexibly and to time scales
- Amenable and empathetic
- Calm during a crisis
- Good attention to detail
- Good organisation skills
- Proactive and motivated to progress patients through pathways
- Satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure
- Reliable work record
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Nurse MSc in Rehabilitation or equivalent
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ICES Trusted Assessor's certificate
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
- IT certificate (e.g.ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years as a band 5 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Nurse
- Recent experience in a hospital or community setting
- Evidence of personal development of self and others
- Experience of being an appraisee and appraiser
- Experience working within Gateway wards, or in discharge/ admission avoidance teams
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical supervision or action learning
- Worked in multi professional teams
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Use of Single Assessment Tool
- Experience delivering client centred assessments
- Knowledge of complex, multi pathologies and long term chronic conditions
- Knowledge of Legislation, DH/ NICE guidelines and clinical governance relevant to area
- Knowledge of the role of nurses, OT's and physiotherapists
- Robust assessment skills
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team
- Worked autonomously as well as a team player
- Additional skills to include advanced clinical reasoning
- Ability to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to manually support patients
- Able to manage long periods of standing / walking
Desirable
- Risk assessments of patients, staff and environment.
- Awareness of support services, statute and voluntary, in the community
- Ability to challenge poor or unsafe practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across sites and occasional domiciliary joint visit as required
- Able to work flexibly and to time scales
- Amenable and empathetic
- Calm during a crisis
- Good attention to detail
- Good organisation skills
- Proactive and motivated to progress patients through pathways
- Satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure
- Reliable work record
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
