Rehabilitation Assistant (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)
Job summary
*This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave, till 30/05/2026*
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 a qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who all have previous experiences 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.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
276-7539911-AC-A
Job locations
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Job description
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 Trusts webpageHomepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)and publicationsPublications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)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.
Job descriptionJob 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 Trusts webpageHomepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)and publicationsPublications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- "Extend" or equivalent group exercise qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
- Understanding of healthcare
Desirable
- Awareness of patient confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- "Extend" or equivalent group exercise qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
- Understanding of healthcare
Desirable
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH193DZ
Employer's website
Salary range
- £27,485 - £30,162 per year