Rehabilitation Assistant

Circle Health Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Family hospital discounts

Maternity/Paternity pay

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Rehabilitation Assistant in the South West Hertfordshire area to join the Physiotherapy department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern.

You will work with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams to deliver personalised rehabilitation plans and support patients with mobility, positioning and routine tasks, while maintaining a safe clinical environment. Salary and benefits are competitive within the group.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in a Sport Related subject and relevant experience working in a MSK Rehabilitation setting.
• Level 2/3 gym/instructor/Personal trainer or level 3 exercise referral/level 4 qualification/equivalent with experience delivering groups sessions.
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team or within the fitness industry.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams to deliver rehabilitation programmes.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, including hoists and mobility aids.
• Monitor vital signs and record clinical observations accurately.
• Help patients engage in activities promoting cognitive, physical, social and emotional recovery.
• Act as a key worker for assigned patients and ensure delivery of care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapeutic environment and assist with equipment checks.
• Pursue ongoing learning through supervision, training and appraisal.

Skills

MSK rehabilitation experience

Physiotherapy team experience

Driving licence

Education

Sport-related degree or diploma

Level 2/3 gym/instructor or Level 3 exercise referral/Level 4 qualification

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant
Circle Integrated Care - South West Hertfordshire
37.5Hours & Permanent

Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for an Rehabilitation Assistant to join their team of staff in thePhysiotherapy department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Work collaboratively with nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy teams to deliver rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, including the safe use of hoists and mobility aids.
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and record clinical observations accurately.
• Help patients engage in purposeful activities that promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional recovery.
• Act as a key worker for assigned patients, advocating for their needs and ensuring consistent delivery of care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-prepared therapeutic environment by contributing to housekeeping and equipment checks.
• Take responsibility for your own learning through active participation in supervision, training, and appraisal processes.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Diploma/Degree in a Sport Related subject and relevant experience working in a MSK Rehabilitation setting.

OR

• Level 2/3 gym/instructor/personal trainer or level 3 exercise referral/level 4 qualification/equivalent with experience delivering groups sessions.

OR

• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team or within the fitness industry.
• At least 150 hours previous experience of working with specialist populations, for example exercise referral, cardiac, back care, falls etc.
• Full UK driving license.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

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