Static Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke

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

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with Allied Health Professional Leads, nursing, medical and managerial team leads, in the operational and strategic development of the Integrated Stroke Pathway.

You will need to be flexible in your approach, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to manage a complex clinical caseload.

The Acute Stroke team are supported by an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, a Service Manager and a Professional Lead Physiotherapist. We are actively committed to continuing professional development through clinical supervision, specialist Neuro teaching and training.

You will be responsible for supporting with the induction, training and  supervision of rotational band 5 and and non-registered clinicians within the team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

With the support of the Team leads, you will be responsible for managing the caseload for the specialist Physiotherapy Service at the Acute Stroke Unit at EDGH alongside an extremely dedicated team.

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.

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]