Rehabilitation Assistant - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Circle Rehabilitation Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub and discounts

Wellbeing resources and career support

Employee recognition programmes

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for a 6-month fixed term contract in Birmingham. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary up to £25,044.85 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will work closely with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams to deliver tailored rehabilitation plans. The ideal candidate will hold a sport-related degree and MSK rehab experience, with Level 2/3 gym instructor or Level 3 exercise referral

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.
• At least 150 hours previous experience of working with specialist populations, for example exercise referral, cardiac, back care, falls etc.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

MSK rehab experience

Driving license

Patient care

Education

Sport-related degree or diploma

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

37.5 Hours & Fixed Term Salary: Up to £25,044.85 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Rehabilitation 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 the Rehabilitation department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare