Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neurorehabilitation- Band 6

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS healthcare provider is seeking a rehab assistant for the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service. You will deliver rehabilitation interventions in outpatient, home, and community settings under the guidance of qualified therapists. The role involves monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as needed while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with policies. Commitment to personal development and training is essential, and the position holds a significant impact on patient care. This role is integral to improving services for local residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Ability to record information accurately and timely.
• Engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver neuro-rehabilitation interventions in various settings.
• Support treatment across physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
• Monitor patient progress and make adjustments to treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
• CSH Surrey
• Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

This role provides rehabilitation support within the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service, delivering neuro-rehabilitation interventions in outpatient, home, and community settings under the guidance of qualified therapists. The rehab assistant supports treatment across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy, managing a routine caseload and assessing and treating patients within agreed guidelines. They monitor patient progress, making minor adjustments to treatment programmes as appropriate, and work independently on a day-to-day basis while reporting progress and any concerns to the treating therapist. Regular guidance is sought from therapists to ensure safe and effective practice.

• Record information accurately and timely.
• To organise administrative tasks efficiently to support smooth and effective service delivery.
• To engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance personal and professional competence.
• Attend all relevant in-service training sessions to support ongoing skills development.
• Participate fully in the SDHC appraisal process and developing a personal development plan aligned with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• To comply with the Trust’s policies on diversity, the consumption of alcohol and non-smoking.
• To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly and, when required, to co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

Please read the job description for the roles & responsibilities for this role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025