Rehabilitation Assistant

Rehabilitation Assistant

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

UK Applicants & Skilled Worker Sponsorship Applicants Welcome

Job Overview

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant to join its Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient team within the Maximising Independence service line at Ealing Community Partners (ECP).

This is a full-time, fixed-term 6-month position at Band 3, based in Ealing, London.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, Advanced Practitioners and other rehabilitation teams, helping patients achieve rehabilitation goals, maintain independence and reduce care needs within the community.

Previous experience working directly with patients in an acute or community healthcare setting is sought.

Key Job Details

About the Rehabilitation Assistant Role

The Rehabilitation Assistant will work within the MSK community team, supporting the delivery of rehabilitation services across Ealing.

The role involves working closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide effective rehabilitation in outpatient and community healthcare environments.

The successful applicant will contribute to patient groups, exercise programmes, mobility support, administrative activities, data collection and service improvement projects.

The role offers an opportunity for an experienced healthcare support professional to expand their rehabilitation skills while working within a supportive community team.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Work as a Rehabilitation Assistant within the MSK community team.
• Provide support from local community locations and designated healthcare buildings.
• Work at locations including Ealing Day Treatment Centre, Clayponds Hospital, Ealing Hospital charity halls and community centres.
• Provide occasional support to other services within the Maximising Independence directorate.
• Assist with equipment ordering and stock control.
• Ensure departmental supplies are received in full and in good working order.
• Follow up outstanding equipment orders and related actions.
• Assist with therapist-led group exercise sessions.
• Support upper-limb, lower-limb and spinal exercise classes.
• Assist with virtual classes, including the Get Fit class and ESCAPE Pain programme.
• Assist with booking patients into group classes.
• Support the Mobility Clinic project.
• Provide assistive aids as recommended by therapists.
• Assess service users for suitability for particular walking aids, within the requirements of the role.
• Undertake administrative tasks supporting the service.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of clinical areas.
• Participate actively in team meetings.
• Contribute to service improvement projects.
• Support improvements in productivity and safer care provision.
• Assist with collecting, recording and analysing data from outcome measures.
• Support other community projects developed to improve patient access to services.

About the MSK Team

The Ealing MSK team consists of approximately 40 therapists and supporting staff.

The service includes two tiers:

• Tier 1: Physiotherapists
• Tier 2: Advanced Practitioners

The Rehabilitation Assistant will work closely with these teams to provide high-quality rehabilitation to patients.

The team describes itself as supportive, flexible, forward-thinking and fast-paced.

Professional development is supported through:

• Regular training
• Clinical supervision
• Opportunities to expand professional skills
• Supportive team working
• Opportunities to contribute to service development

Essential Qualifications & Education

Applicants should have:

• A good level of general education.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Evidence of continuous development.
• Competency in mobility assessment and equipment provision.

Desirable Qualification

The following is desirable:

• Care Certificate.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Computer literacy.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful environments involving distressed, emotional or aggressive patients/carers.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Commitment to service development.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

Desirable experience includes:

• Use of SystmOne.
• Use of Microsoft Excel.

Essential Experience

Applicants should have:

• Experience supporting and delivering exercise classes and/or individual exercise programmes.
• Previous experience working directly with patients.

Desirable Experience

The following experience is desirable:

• Community healthcare experience.
• Experience working with patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with mental health needs.
• NHS experience.
• Understanding of how to safely use gym/exercise equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate safe use of exercise equipment.
• Understanding of the principles of safe exercise.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Driving Requirement

The post holder must be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

A current driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as the role may require extensive travel across the Ealing Borough.

Applicants should therefore carefully consider this requirement before applying.

Certificate of Sponsorship / Skilled Worker Visa

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

This means applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply; however, applications remain subject to the Trust’s normal recruitment and eligibility requirements.

Applicants should also check the current UK immigration requirements before applying.

DBS Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will therefore be required to check for previous criminal convictions.

Overseas Applicant Criminal Record Requirement

The advert states that, from 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance to the UK have been required to present a criminal record certificate from each country in which they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more during the previous 10 years.

Adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants should review the relevant UK government guidance before proceeding.

Employer

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust delivers healthcare services across North West London, including community healthcare services.

Job Location

Clayponds Rehabilitation Hospital
Sterling Place
Ealing
London
W5 4RN
United Kingdom

Application Deadline

Closing date: 10 September 2026

Applicants should submit their application before the stated closing date.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full NHS job advert, including the complete job description and person specification, before applying.

Job Reference: 333-G-ECP-0709

Important Applicant Note

This vacancy requires applicants to have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle because extensive travel across Ealing Borough may be required.

Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants, subject to the employer’s recruitment requirements and applicable immigration rules.

Closing date: 10 September 2026.