Therapist / Allied Health Professional

The post holder will work within the A&E department based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post holder will act as an ambassador for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in supporting at the front door of A&E in preventing hospital admissions.
Utilising their knowledge of the community services and clinical skills the post holder will work closely with the A&E staff to ensure seamless, safe and effective discharge plans are in place for the person to return back to their usual place of residence as soon as possible, preventing admission to hospital.
The post holder will play a key role in using data from incidents, feedback and observation to identify potential improvements or changes within the service which will support effective safe discharge.
To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural., The post holder will have excellent clinical decision-making skills that will support the A&E staff in the management of discharging patients into the community and community beds.
The post holder will support with the induction of new staff.
The post holder will attend MDT meetings, and support A&E staff with complex discharge functions as required.
To provide training and education to A&E staff around what support community services can provide and support in discharge management & processes.
To ensure records and data are maintained in a timely manner and in line with information governance and data sets required for the service.
To offer advice and support and education on healthcare to both patients and carers. To use clinical expertise to be able to support A&E staff in the patient pathway to facilitate rapid discharge and prevent hospital admission.
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff