AHP Associate Practitioner - UCR/VW
Accepting applications until: 09-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 09-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Hastings & Rother with possibility of Cross Site as required
- Address
- The Ridge
- Town
- Hastings
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: 7 day working - weekend working included - Hastings and Rother Therapy Team
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May include weekend working on rota basis)
Salary
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Assistant Practitioner
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Allied Health Professional (AHP) Duty Coordinator within our Urgent Community Response (UCR) team, supporting both the Virtual Ward and Urgent Care pathways across the Hastings & Rother area.
The Virtual Ward is an integral part of our UCR service, operating seven days a week to provide acute-level care for patients in the place they call home. Our service supports both early discharge from hospital and admission avoidance, ensuring patients receive timely, person‑centred care within their own environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and Speech and Language Therapy.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and organised individual to play a key role in:
- Coordinating and supporting therapy teams
- Triaging and prioritising referrals
- Conducting wellbeing calls
- Supporting urgent therapy visits
- Assisting with assessment, equipment provision, and rehabilitation for patients with Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy needs
The successful candidate will be confident, proactive, and an excellent communicator, with a passion for delivering high‑quality patient care. You will bring enthusiasm, professional drive, and a commitment to developing services that help patients remain safely and independently at home wherever possible.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within a fast‑paced, patient‑focused service, we would love to hear from you.
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The successful post holder will have previous experience working within clinical settings and will join a highly supportive team that utilises an inter‑professional model to deliver care to a broad and varied patient group. Both our EDGH and Conquest teams are committed to ongoing professional development, offering regular clinical supervision and opportunities to enhance your skills.
As a Band 4 AHP Duty Coordinator, you will:
- Work as part of an established multidisciplinary team while also demonstrating confidence in working autonomously
- Lead the triage and prioritisation of referrals entering the Therapy teams
- Support the coordination of patient care, including the allocation of visits and the management of effective on‑boarding and off‑boarding processes
- Work flexibly in the community, visiting patients in their own homes
- Undertake basic assessments and treatment plans, and provide clinical support to therapists managing their caseloads
Due to the community nature of this role, you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car to ensure you can visit patients in their homes and travel between sites as required.
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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2
- An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example Associate Practitioner or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate
- Further education and training courses undertaken relating to medical, orthopaedic or surgical rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.
- Experience of computerised record systems - SystmOne and ESearcher
- Evidence of interprofessional working - experience of acute or community
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Experience of working as a lone worker within a community rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of interprofessional working
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
- Experience of working as a lone worker within a community rehabilitation setting.
- Creation and maintenance of appointment diaries
- Use of SystmOne
- Use of eSearcher
- Experience of staff supervision
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently to community patients/between sites - UK driving licence and have access to a car
Skills / Knowledege / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive communication skills in person, on the telephone and in writing to develop effective therapeutic relationships.
- Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload. Time management skills.
- An understanding of the effects of illness or injury on physical, psychological and social function
- Ability to implement and respond to change, use initiative within boundaries of the role and ability to implement appropriately.
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of prescribing a range of equipment, it’s use and application.
- Therapeutic handling skills
- Awareness of legislation relevant to Health and Social Care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Todhunter
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971952845
- Additional information
Natasha Chappell
Urgent Community Response Therapy Lead H&R
Occupational Therapist
07970 543157
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