Rehabilitation Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Rehabilitation Support Worker, Merton Discharge to Assess - Band - Merton.


We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our Community Discharge to Assess service working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

We are looking for team players with a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent care and interventions.

Our goal is to optimise our patients' independence and wellbeing, enabling them to return to their own homes following a rapid decline through illness or injury, including falls.


Key responsibilities include:


  • To perform therapy and nursing procedures where necessary for which adequate training has been given.
  • To work under the supervision of the professional staff in the multiagency team in the rehabilitation of patients/clients.
  • To be conversant with the care plans of those patients/clients with whom you work directly, prior to each intervention.
  • To work to agreed standards of care within the D2A team and always to consider the needs and wishes of the patient/client.
  • To report any change in circumstances to the appropriate professional for whom you are carrying out a delegated task.
Possession of a UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes is essential.

Successful post holders must be able to work 37.5 hours across 7 days per week and at several locations where the services require it.

The service operates between 8am and 8pm.

A commitment to personal and service development is essential.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Raj Sivagnanam, Clinical lead on

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours


We can offer you:


  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
  • Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career


To work under the supervision of the professional staff in the multi-disciplinary team for the care and rehabilitation of patients.


To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.

To perform nursing and therapy procedures where necessary for which adequate training has been given.

To be conversant with care plans of those patients with whom you work with directly prior to each intervention.

To follow rehabilitation plans independently without supervision, to review, update and report back within defined delegated responsibility framework.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
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