Job summary
- Main area
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May include some weekend working)
- Job ref
- 824-HERTS-7671318
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harpenden Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Harpenden
- Salary
- £26,240 - £27,928 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ICSS Rehabilitation Assistant
Band 3
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Following significant investment into community stroke services for Herts Valleys, we are now welcoming applications from experienced Rehabilitation Assistant with an interest and, ideally, experience in stroke rehabilitation to work collaboratively within the new Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS).
This modern stroke service infrastructure follows the national service model and is delivered by a multidisciplinary team offering stroke rehabilitation, in patients own homes in and around West Hertfordshire, at a range of intensities.
Within the model we have the following:
- Early Supported Discharge (ESD), commonly a course of 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), commonly a course of 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in developing provision for stroke patients, working in a supportive, friendly and passionate multidisciplinary team.
You will form an essential part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team that regularly engages with team and individual clinical supervision. Development and training opportunities are available through the CLCH Academy.
PLEASE NOTE - APPLICANTS MUST hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
This role involves working with patients in their own home, covering West Hertfordshire.
Working for our organisation
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, 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 (only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
** Please refer to the job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF – Level 3)
- OR A recognised equivalent course in health and/or social care validated by the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or a Level 3 or higher course in a health and/or social care subject from a Higher Education Institute
- OR A formal academic qualification in any subject from a college or university of Level 3 or above PLUS two years care delivery in a health or social care setting
Desirable criteria
- GCSE grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Working experience or knowledge of the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as a healthcare or therapy assistant
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Key Attributes
Essential criteria
- A warm and Fluency in written and spoken English caring attitude
- Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal processes.
Desirable criteria
- To be able to carry out multidisciplinary treatment programmes with a variety of patients in their own homes, incorporating Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology rehabilitation.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the conditions treated in the rehabilitation setting.
- Ability to manage own workload and to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work in scope of own knowledge/ability
- Time management skills
- Interest in gaining new skills and developing knowledge
- Understanding the principles of professional conduct
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the role and scope of members of the MDT.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Estabrook
- Job title
- ESD/NETT Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07717 484 377
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