Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Practitioner to join our dynamic Intermediate Care Unit (ICU) therapy team based at Salvington Lodge, Worthing. Working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and the wider MDT, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a valued member of the ICU therapy team, you will be actively involved in patient assessment, treatment planning and delivery, goal setting, monitoring progress, and helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will also contribute to the smooth running of the service by supporting therapy-led initiatives, carrying out delegated clinical duties, and ensuring excellent communication with patients, their families and across the multidisciplinary team.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and ready to make a real difference to people\'s rehabilitation journeys. You will be supported with supervision, training, and development opportunities to help you grow in confidence and progress in your therapy career.
This role involves working with patients in the Intermediate Care Units to improve their skills in activities of daily living, mobility and self-care. As a band 4 member of the therapy team you will have your own caseload; assessing, planning and delivering rehab interventions. The post will also include administrative tasks, ordering equipment, liaising with family members, carers and professionals and to maintain good electronic record.
Responsibilities
* Assess, plan and deliver rehabilitation interventions for patients in the Intermediate Care Units, managing your own caseload.
* Contribute to patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting and monitoring of progress; support therapy-led initiatives and delegated clinical duties.
* Support effective communication with patients, their families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Undertake administrative tasks, order equipment, liaise with family members, carers and professionals, and maintain electronic records.
* Work with a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and collaborate with nursing colleagues to ensure high-quality care.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Band 4 level role with own caseload; willingness to assess, plan and deliver rehab interventions.
* Experience in therapy roles and willingness to complete specific therapy competencies and further learning as required.
* Flexible, well-organised, and willing to travel across sites on occasion (Arundel & Bognor).
* Good communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to learn and develop; supervision by qualified therapists.
About Us and Benefits
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
* Why work for us? Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients\' homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexible retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
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