Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join their community team. Your role involves supporting patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions through assessments, monitoring their progress, and educating them on rehabilitation techniques. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives, and work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have skills in patient education and an understanding of assessment techniques. This role is based in Hounslow and part of a diverse community service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to support patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions.
• Understanding of rehabilitation practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated assessments and treatments.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition.
• Educate patients and carers on breathing techniques.

Skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Patient education skills

Knowledge of digital self-management tools

Tools

Mobility and rehabilitation equipment

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and quality of life following illness? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team? West London NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join our Hounslow Community Cardiorespiratory and Post-COVID Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients living with long-term respiratory and cardiac conditions, as well as those recovering from Post-COVID Syndrome. You will be part of a specialist community team that delivers high-quality rehabilitation and self-management programmes across Hounslow, helping patients to manage breathlessness, fatigue, reduced mobility, and other symptoms that impact daily life.

Working alongside experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey. Your responsibilities will include carrying out delegated assessments and treatments, monitoring progress, reporting changes in condition, and supporting patients to use digital self-management tools such as the "Living with COVID" platform. You will also assist with home environment assessments, demonstrate safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment, and educate patients and carers on breathing techniques, pacing strategies, and energy conservation.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.