Rehabilitation Assistant | West London NHS Trust


Company:	West London Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hounslow, TW3 3LN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join the Community Recovery Service and play a vital role in helping adults achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain their independence. Working under the guidance of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, you will deliver person-centred rehabilitation interventions to patients in their homes. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing recovery of individuals with a range of rehabilitation needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual who enjoys working closely with people, building therapeutic relationships and making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes. You will gain experience across a broad range of clinical activities while developing your skills through structured training, supervision and multidisciplinary working.

· Support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of adults receiving care from the Community Recovery Service.

· Deliver agreed rehabilitation programmes independently within your level of competence, escalating concerns and changes in patient condition appropriately.

· Assist patients to maximise independence and achieve personalised rehabilitation goals.

· Assess, fit and demonstrate rehabilitation equipment, ensuring safe and appropriate use.

· Undertake risk assessments within patients’ homes and during treatment interventions.

· Participate in home visits and support safe moving and handling practices.

· Communicate effectively with patients, including those with sensory, cognitive or communication difficulties.

· Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation using SystmOne.

· Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance activities and service objectives.

· Support a safe, clean and organised clinical environment and participate in service rotas, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

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