Specialist UCR-VW Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist)

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

• Deliver a 2-hour urgent community response to help prevent hospital admissions

• Support virtual ward services and contribute to care planning

• Complete assessments and deliver therapy interventions for all discharge pathways

• Work closely with specialist clinical therapy teams to promote integrated MDT working

• Lead with service development, policy implementation, and audit activities

• Liaise with acute, community, and social care teams to provide person-centred care

• Participate in health promotion and education for staff, patients, and families

• Take part in the weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis

What We're Looking For

• HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

• Clinical experience in acute or community settings

• Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills

• A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently under pressure

• 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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage using AI-generated content when applying for roles with us. Your application should reflect your authentic skills, experiences, and motivations, expressed in your own words and perspective.

Using AI may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, or experience and could create a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

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

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 / MSc in Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Specialist postgraduate training
• Practice Student Educator

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of Band 5 rotations
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of using client-centred goals

Desirable

• Experience in acute and community setting
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of equipment prescription

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of CPD in previous year
• Motivated to work flexibly within an inter-professional framework
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Specialist client group knowledge
• Awareness of change management processes/models
• Experience of providing supervision

Other

Essential

• Full driving licence and car driver
• Available for on-call and weekend duties
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy or Physiotherapy
• Current registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Specialist postgraduate training
• Practice Student Educator

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of Band 5 rotations
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of using client-centred goals

Desirable

• Experience in acute and community setting
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of equipment prescription

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of CPD in previous year
• Motivated to work flexibly within an inter-professional framework
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Specialist client group knowledge
• Awareness of change management processes/models
• Experience of providing supervision

Other

Essential

• Full driving licence and car driver
• Available for on-call and weekend duties
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

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