Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills to support intermediate care interventions alongside our friendly multidisciplinary team on Thorndon Ward at Brentwood Community Hospital. As a rehab assistant you will work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists completing exercise programmes and practising functional tasks. You will have an important role in helping our patients achieve their rehab goals through individual sessions and exercise groups
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job The applicant needs to be someone who understands the uniqueness of older people and is able to work within an inter-professional team to deliver a rehabilitative service to meet the patients needs. Previous experience in health or social care is preferrable for this role, but not essential. Inpatient Intermediate Care is designed to accelerate discharge from the acute hospitals and rehabilitate patient's after injury or illness Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. You will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
- Date posted: 17 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 3BBL-001660
- Job locations: Brentwood Community Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)
Working for Us Joining Inpatients at NELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- Willing to work flexibly
- Able to carry out moderate physical exercise throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with sometimes emotional patient and / or relatives
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing patient notes and provision of accurate and legible reports.
- Good written and spoken English including accurate spelling and grammar.
- Ability to work both alone and in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Proven judgement and analytical skills in assessment and clinical reasoning using evidence based practise
- Leadership skills
- Able to organise, prioritise, delegate and manage own case load with flexibility
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to teach technical skills and life skills to patients
- Ability to contribute to the training of other staff/students
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of patient client conditions relevant to the community setting
- Health, safety and risk awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience of relevant therapy techniques
- Recent experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level of theoretic knowledge
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together with our communities
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Assistant with North East London NHS Foundation Trust in Brentwood Community Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DR, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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