Advanced Rehabilitation Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Advanced Rehab Support Worker for the Oxford Centre for Enablement. The role supports patients with complex neurological disability in an evolving rehabilitation service, with opportunities for development and a patient-centred MDT approach.

The post involves inpatient care for 3–6 months in a Level 2 neuro-rehabilitation setting, including weekend shifts, and a commitment to compassionate excellence in line with OUH values.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A positive attitude and flexible approach to work are required.
• Organised and methodical with the ability to handle changing priorities.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends.
• Able to work well in a team and use own initiative.
• Commitment to high quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality rehabilitation support to patients with neurological disability.
• Participate in MDT planning and patient-centred care during 3–6 month inpatient stays.
• Support patients and families to promote independence and reintegration.
• Work within a Level 2 neuro-rehabilitation setting, following established pathways.
• Contribute to safe, compassionate and evidence-based care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Organised and methodical

Flexibility

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational Advanced Rehab Support Workers to join our team following the opening of 10 new level 2 rehabilitation beds.

The Oxford Centre for Enablement is part of the Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiology Division; this is part of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Oxford Centre of Enablement (OCE) provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients with complex neurological disability.

We can offer you a friendly and supportive environment together with opportunities for career and personal development suited to your individual needs which can be discussed at interview. We can help you develop your skills and support any other courses relevant to the role of advanced rehabilitation support worker in this area.

Main duties of the job

The OCE provides specialised rehabilitation for individuals from 16 years of age following a neurological incident; the majority of our patients have suffered vascular or traumatic brain injuries as a result of head injury, stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage or other forms of brain injury from infection or cardiorespiratory arrest.

This is a developing service, in a process of change, and we are looking for staff with enthusiasm who wishes to provide high quality care to individuals in this setting.

The OCE Inpatient Ward admits patients for 3-6 months. We are currently a Level 1 Neuro-rehabilitation centre. During their admission, the multidisciplinary team (MDT) uses a patient centred approach to patient care and supports patients and their families to give them the best opportunity to grow as individuals, regain independence and reintegrate back into society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skills, and to make a difference to someone's life during this difficult adjustment period following a brain injury.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You’ll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You’ll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Job responsibilities

The Oxford Centre of Enablement (OCE) provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients with complex neurological disability.

You will need to have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude
• An organised and methodical approach to work
• Ability to be flexible
• Able to work shift patterns including weekends
• Ability to work within a team but also use your own initiative
• A desire to provide high quality individualized/holistic care to individuals with disabilities

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.

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Band: Band 4

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 321-MRC-OCE-8296003-B4