Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Healthcare Assistant/ therapy assistant to join our well-established specialist multi-disciplinary team who provide prosthetic rehabilitation services to patients across Sussex with limb loss/ difference.   The role is based at the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Brighton General Hospital. Working within a dynamic team, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, and a positive outlook who is keen to develop.  

There is an opportunity to visit the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre in advance of the interview so you can gain an overview of this interesting and specialist service.  

 Applicants will share and demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, working together and seeking excellence to present a professional image and maintain the highest standards of customer service and confidentiality.

“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide health care, and support under the direction and supervision of registered staff to patients attending the Outpatients clinics at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre.  This includes assisting in the delivery of interventions in the clinic and home environment, treating and discharging patients and reporting all changes in patient status to senior staff. The role also involves providing administrative support to the team.

  To deliver holistic care when undertaking interventions to include pressure ulcer prevention advice and care, dementia awareness, observing nutrition and hydration status, falls risks, pain awareness and applying infection control standards.

To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g.: blood pressure monitoring, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood glucose tests, wound care, and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Therapy Team for example supporting with exercise programmes and the practise of ADL tasks.

Working for our organisation

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
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    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

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.