Therapy Assistant Practitioner

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Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holiday within an 8am-6pm service.) Job  
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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

Worthing Hospital is launching an exciting new 7‑day front door service. We are looking for a skilled Rehab assistant to expand the current team. The service will run 8am‑6pm covering patients in the A&E Department, and on the Emergency Floor. The team provides rapid and comprehensive assessment, working within an integrated therapy model to create a seamless service across Physiotherapy andessage and Occupational Therapy, enabling an efficient journey for the patients.

The Integrated Front Door Therapy Team consists of Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, and we are looking to expand with this new Rehab Assistant role. There is a strong multidisciplinary approach on the acute floor with collaborative working across wider professions.

The successful candidate should be pro‑active, flexible and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to manage in a fast‑paced environment providing excellent assessment, discharge planning and place band's key focus on admission avoidance.

• Provide Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team.
• Once competent, assess non‑complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies.
• Work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, but may work independently with immediate access to support on site or by telephone/bleep.
• Use minimal clinical judgement within agreed protocols.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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  Independently? No, will split any on the service rota.

At UHSussex diversity is our strength. We want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy for new members.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our wellbeing programme supports staff whenever needed and includes flexible working to support work‑life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We help you grow and develop throughout your career.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK; we do not provide visa sponsorship for this role. If you are applying under a Graduate visa, you must have at least 18 months remaining.

We offer:

• A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities for learning and developing clinical skills.
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Involvement in service development and clinical audits.
• Playing a vital role in the success of this new 7‑day service.

• Good general education including English and Mathematics.
• Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent.

• Experience as an Occupational Therapygår or Physiotherapy assistant or comparable role.
• Experience in NHS health or social care, or demonstrable transferable skills.
• Knowledge of other multidisciplinary team roles.
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• Good communication, verbal and written.
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Function to collate, organise and respond effectively to information.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Proven competency training in fitting and assessing daily…