Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£33,262 - £36,027 Per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ealing, UB1 2SH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Short Term rehabilitation service who are motivated to provide rehabilitation to help patients improve their abilities and achieve their rehabilitation goals, through therapy led care.

Rehabilitation Assistants work as part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. We provide rehabilitation in the patients’ home environment with a focus on promoting independence, meeting rehabilitation goals and reducing care needs in the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a health care support worker who already has some experience of working with patients in an acute or community healthcare setting to expand their skills and work within a friendly community team.

Ealing Community Partners is a group of NHS, Ealing Council and voluntary organisations working together to deliver community health and care services for the people of Ealing.

The post holder will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Service and it is essential they have a current driving license and access to a vehicle as extensive travel across the Borough is required.

• To work as a senior rehabilitation assistant within a multidisciplinary Short Term Rehabilitation Team, providing rehabilitation and/or supported discharge to people in their own home or place of residence and/or designated buildings.

• To work under the guidance of health care professionals to assist therapists by carrying out delegated aspects of patient care without direct supervision and reporting back patient’s progress or issues to the therapist.

• To undertake delegated home visit assessments to assess mobility, walking aid requirements, and functional ability for patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (including low back pain and osteoarthritis), supporting community access and outdoor mobility goals, and providing appropriate rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of a registered therapist.

• To take a lead on equipment ordering and stock control for department supplies and ensuring that these are received in full and good working order, following up on any outstanding items or actions as required.

• To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients in the community or the management of patients at home to prevent imminent unnecessary hospital admission.

• To run designated Mobility Clinic sessions, providing mobility aids, undertaking equipment fitting and adjustments, and ensuring patients are competent and safe in their use.

Short Term Rehabilitation Service is a very friendly team in Ealing. We work together to provide excellent rehabilitation to our patients and provide a supportive and flexible environment for team members.

We are part of the Maximising Independence service line within Ealing Community Partners (ECP).

The team are supported in their professional development with regular training and clinical supervision ad opportunities to expand your clinical skills.

• To carry out delegated home visits to assess patient’s mobility, functional ability, and rehabilitation needs within their home environment.

• To provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy intervention as part of a specific treatment plan agreed and documented by physiotherapist/occupational therapist.

• To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by the service professionals in a range of Short-Term Rehab settings.

• To undertake skilled support work with patients individually with or without supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

• To follow departmental and Trust guidelines for obtaining consent and use diplomacy and gentle persuasion to enhance patient’s compliance in treatment programmes.

• To work with family members, carers and support workers to enable them to carry out treatment programmes planned by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist

• Manage own workload allocated by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist

• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend meetings as delegated by the physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of work undertaken, including documenting in line with Trust and service standards.

• To attend in-service training, clinical supervision and team meetings as required

• To have the ability to handle patients with mobility problems, in an enabling way. This may include the use of hoists, sliding sheets, wheelchairs, mobility aids etc.

• To participate in a rota to work over a 7-day week (i.e. including weekends) when required by the service.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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