Therapy Practitioner | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Therapy Practitioner to join the Intermediate Care Unit Team in Worthing. The role involves supporting patient rehabilitation, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will have relevant therapy experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Relevant therapy experience is essential.
• Willingness to learn and complete specific competencies.
• Ability to use initiative and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in regaining independence through rehabilitation programs.
• Provide advice and practical solutions for self-management.
• Manage a caseload of patients under the direction of registered staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Practitioner to join our dynamic Intermediate Care Unit 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 rehabilitation, supporting early mobilisation, 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 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. The role focuses on:

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitation programmes for people to regain their independence through comprehensive exercise programme and practice with the daily activities.
• A therapy resource for people who are living with long term conditions to return to their baseline or adapting to their new baseline functional level.
• Rehabilitation and re-able people to regain their independence in activities of daily livings.
• Provide advice and practical solutions for people to self manage their illnesses.
• Empower patients to achieve their own realistic goals

This role involves working closely with patients in the Intermediate Care Units to improve their skills in activities of daily living, mobility and self-care. The post also includes administrative tasks, ordering equipment, liaising with family members, carers and professionals and to maintain good electronic record. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, well organised and willing to travel across sites on the very rare occasion (Arundel & Bognor). A willingness to learn and develop is essential along with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Your work will be directed and supervised by qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and you will also work closely with our nursing colleagues. You should have relevant therapy experience and demonstrate a willingness to complete specific therapy competencies and further learning as required. To be clinically responsible for a caseload of patients who have been delegated by a registered member of staff. To progress and manage own caseload of patients with freedom to act within structured parameters. To have the ability to use initiative and feedback to relevant registered member of staff. To carry out initial assessment which is appropriate to own competency to provide treatment and care programmes to clients on an individual or group basis. To report and document variances in a patient\'s condition or planned pathway of care to the registered member of staff. To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work. To consistently demonstrate competency in carrying out specified role and participate in skill sharing and role development in line with competency frameworks. To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Work autonomously within the MDT or service in the delivery of planned rehabilitation, interventions and health care programmes. To assess patients within an agreed caseload under the direction of the therapist, using a predetermined protocol. Complete onward referrals or letters to GPs and different services when required.

About us

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 flexi-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.