Central London Community Health Trust

Rehabilitation Assistant

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Job summary

You must be a car owner and have a valid UK driving license as this role involves working with patients in their own home

Come and join our dedicated stroke rehab team working in patients own homes in West Hertfordshire.

Within the model we have the following:

Early Supported Discharge (ESD), high-intensity, home-based rehabilitation that a patient receives over up to 6 weeks following a discharge for mild-moderate new stroke.

Neurological Enhanced Transition Team (NETT), home-based high-intensive rehabilitation delivered up to 6 weeks following a discharge for moderate to severe new stroke or other neurological conditions.

Community Stroke Team, which is for patients experiencing a change in their daily function directly related to a pre-existing stroke injury.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is conscientious and adaptable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines and stroke standards as well as being part of the new stroke pathway. They must be confident working as a lone worker, with the support of the team.

You will be working with people in their own homes, helping them to achieve their rehab goals, supporting therapy programmes set by Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and Psychologists.

Main duties of the job

To be an active member of the CLCH ICSS multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive therapy to residents within West Hertfordshire in their own homes. The ICSS includes Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) Neuro Enhanced Transition Team (NETT) and Community Stroke team.

To work autonomously and undertake lone working in the community traveling to patient's homes in and around West Hertfordshire

To minimise the effect of stroke on people's lives by providing support to patients and their families during the transition home from hospital following a stroke, ensuring that they receive the right rehabilitation to optimise recovery.

To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified members of staff, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists.

About us

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
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7277322-A

Job locations

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oHigher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
PSI qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS
Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Key Attributes

Essential

Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oHigher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
PSI qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS
Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
An awareness of risk management.
Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Key Attributes

Essential

Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)