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
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
But innovation doesn’t happen without passionate people. That’s why we’re investing not just in services—but in you.
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
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.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Spokes Job title: General manager Email address: c.spokes1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07811 851042
Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team:
📩 Nigel Ellens, Service Manager – Acute Therapy: nigel.ellens@nhs.net
📩 Claire Lockwood, Service Manager – Urgent Community Response: claire.lockwood@nhs.net
📩 Amy Marsden, Service Manager – Virtual Ward: amy.marsden@nhs.net
📩 Laura Jones, Head of SLT: laura.jones39@nhs.net
📩 Hannah Perry, Service Manager – Dietetics: hannahperry@nhs.net
