Rehabilitation Assistant/Technical Instructor - Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a compassionate Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support individuals at home and in the community, delivering rehabilitation programmes and helping maximise independence.

The role offers full-time, permanent working patterns at Gartnavel Hospital sites, with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexible, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, social care or community settings.
• Proven ability to support goal attainment and independence.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with acquired brain injury to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes in clients' homes, community settings and at the centre.
• Support daily living skills, community access, travel management and confidence building.
• Observe and report changes in progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to a high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation service within an interdisciplinary team.
• Support service activities including administration and data recording.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation & reporting

Teamwork

IT literacy

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ Level III or health sciences equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you passionate about helping people maximise their independence and improve their quality of life? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury. As part of a specialist interdisciplinary team, you will support individuals living with acquired brain injury to achieve meaningful goals within their homes and local communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your skills in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Working within NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for learning, professional development and the chance to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most innovative healthcare organisations.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Centre for Integrative Care, Gartnavel Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday between 08:30 am - 16:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with acquired brain injury to achieve rehabilitation goals and maximise independence
• Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes in clients' homes, community settings and within the centre
• Assist individuals with activities such as daily living skills, community access, travel management and confidence building
• Observe, monitor and accurately report changes in clients' progress, wellbeing and functional abilities
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate effectively with colleagues, families and partner agencies
• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation service as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Support wider service activities including administration, appointment management and data recording

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Relevant experience working with individuals in healthcare, rehabilitation, social care or community settings or SVQ Level III or equivalent qualification in Health Sciences
• Experience supporting people to achieve goals, maximise independence and improve wellbeing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately observe and report client progress
• Good organisational, literacy, numeracy and IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of professional conduct, risk awareness, health and safety principles and client confidentiality
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development with a current driving licence and willingness to work flexibly

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.