Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse Assessor

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Nurse Assessor to join the Hospital Intervention Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This part-time role involves proactive patient assessment and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely discharges and continuity of care, enhancing patient experiences in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC (OT/Physio) or NMC (Nurse Assessor) required.
• Clinical experience in acute or community settings required.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patients for safe and timely discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary admissions through early interventions.
• Liaise with healthcare teams to coordinate patient-centred care.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

HCPC registration (for OT/Physio) or NMC registration (for Nurse Assessor)

Job description

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse Assessor

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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 part time position (up to 33 hours) at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The service hours are Mon - Fri 8:00am - 8:00pm and Sat - Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm.

About The Role

The 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 Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and assess patients suitable for safe and timely discharge
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through early intervention and MDT collaboration
• Support virtual ward referrals and contribute to care planning for patients being managed in the community
• Liaise effectively with acute, community, and social care teams to coordinate person-centred care
• 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:

• A professional registration with either HCPC (OT/Physio) or NMC (Nurse Assessor)
• Clinical experience across core areas relevant to acute or community settings
• Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach to supporting patient care and system flow
• 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.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Lockwood Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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