Rehabilitation Assistant (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)
This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave, initially till 01/05/2026 but an extension may be offered if needed by the service. A rare opportunity has arisen within the QVH therapy team based from our recently refurbished Rehabilitation Unit onsite at QVH. You will treat a caseload of patients as outpatients attending the unit, in classes, but this role includes delivery of rehabilitative therapy within the patients' residence. The majority of the caseload is a mixture of frailty patients or those with chronic conditions including falls patients. A smaller portion of the caseload also includes those with neurological disorders and anxiety. Ability to independently travel around the local area efficiently is essential as the majority of sessions occur within the patient's residence in East Grinstead and surrounding villages (Lingfield, Forest Row, Felbridge, Copthorne, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Sharpthorne). Main Duties of the Job
This role will enable you to use your own initiative whilst under the direct or distant supervision of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who all have previous experience of working closely with multiple rehabilitation assistants. You will also have opportunities to help with service improvement projects including audits and implementation of new ideas. We pride ourselves on sharing knowledge between professionals and working closely as a team. We can offer the opportunity: To work in a department with strong professional leadership, effective peer facilitation, and career development. To work with a wide variety of patients within a shared caseload. For excellent continuous professional development activities - In-service training, teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences as well as extra 1:1 support when first starting the role. To work within an effective, supportive, and cohesive multi-disciplinary team. About Us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Job Responsibilities
Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trust's webpage
Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital
and
publications
for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and, if wished, arrange an informal visit. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above. NVQ3 Therapeutics & Diagnostics (or commitment to achieve in 1 year) or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience. Experience
Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience, volunteering, or placements. Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development. Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Organisational skills. Knowledge
Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Understanding of healthcare. Awareness of patient confidentiality. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave, initially till 01/05/2026 but an extension may be offered if needed by the service. A rare opportunity has arisen within the QVH therapy team based from our recently refurbished Rehabilitation Unit onsite at QVH. You will treat a caseload of patients as outpatients attending the unit, in classes, but this role includes delivery of rehabilitative therapy within the patients' residence. The majority of the caseload is a mixture of frailty patients or those with chronic conditions including falls patients. A smaller portion of the caseload also includes those with neurological disorders and anxiety. Ability to independently travel around the local area efficiently is essential as the majority of sessions occur within the patient's residence in East Grinstead and surrounding villages (Lingfield, Forest Row, Felbridge, Copthorne, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Sharpthorne). Main Duties of the Job
This role will enable you to use your own initiative whilst under the direct or distant supervision of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who all have previous experience of working closely with multiple rehabilitation assistants. You will also have opportunities to help with service improvement projects including audits and implementation of new ideas. We pride ourselves on sharing knowledge between professionals and working closely as a team. We can offer the opportunity: To work in a department with strong professional leadership, effective peer facilitation, and career development. To work with a wide variety of patients within a shared caseload. For excellent continuous professional development activities - In-service training, teaching, library support, regular supervision, funding to attend courses and conferences as well as extra 1:1 support when first starting the role. To work within an effective, supportive, and cohesive multi-disciplinary team. About Us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Job Responsibilities
Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trust's webpage
Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital
and
publications
for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and, if wished, arrange an informal visit. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above. NVQ3 Therapeutics & Diagnostics (or commitment to achieve in 1 year) or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience. Experience
Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience, volunteering, or placements. Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development. Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Organisational skills. Knowledge
Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Understanding of healthcare. Awareness of patient confidentiality. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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