Rehabilitation Assistant (Stroke)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

8/14/2025

Come and join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Acute Stroke Therapy Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

We have a diverse caseload and see people with a range of cognitive, physical, communication, and psychological needs. We see people with a range of goals and we deliver therapy to meet these needs.

We are looking for a passionate, creative and motivated person who has excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer

• A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities for learning and developing
• Excellent team working

• Assisting in providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies accordingly.
• To carry a case load of stroke patients and to carry out their management, once they have been assessed by an Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist
• To work under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within the team but may work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.
• To work within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team, with access to direct supervision from an Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist or when required.
• The post holder will be expected to use clinical judgement when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed plans.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
  

For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Tungate Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Tel: 01273 696955 ext 63483

Priscilla Cezarino Silveira- Stroke Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Tel: 01273 696955 x 64590