Job overview

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver ‘The Art of the Possible’  

 At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we’re not just imagining a better future for healthcare—we’re building it. 

 We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we’re rethinking what’s possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services. 

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 

But innovation doesn’t happen without passionate people. That’s why we’re investing not just in services—but in you. 

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here 

We’re recruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings. 

We’re looking for: 
• Occupational Therapists 
• Physiotherapists 
• Speech and Language Therapists 
• Dietitians 
• Registered Nurses 
• Support Workers across Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Nursing 

Multiple roles available across Agenda for Change bandings, with flexible options to suit your lifestyle and ambitions. 

Why Choose ESHT? 

✔️ NHS Pension Scheme 
✔️ Staff discount schemes 
✔️ On-site nurseries 
✔️ Access to Occupational Health 
✔️ Staff restaurants on acute sites 
✔️ Forward-thinking, supportive teams 
✔️ A real chance to shape the future of healthcare 

This is more than just a job. It's your opportunity to be part of a transformational journey, where innovation meets compassion, and where your ideas and impact truly matter. 

🔍 Ready to take the next step? Explore our vacancies and apply today! 
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Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team: 

📩 Nigel Ellens, Service Manager – Acute Therapy: [email protected] 
📩 Claire Lockwood, Service Manager – Urgent Community Response: [email protected] 
📩 Amy Marsden, Service Manager – Virtual Ward: [email protected] 
📩 Laura Jones, Head of SLT: [email protected] 
📩 Hannah Perry, Service Manager – Dietetics: [email protected] 

Main duties of the job

We will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, whilst developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.

The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division, we are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the commitment to new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services. Our excellent appraisal programme demonstrates our commitment to our staff.

All applicants must have current HCPC registration.

Working for our organisation

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 nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  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.