Working as part of the Orthopaedic Therapy Team providing assistant support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working on inpatient trauma and elective orthopaedic wards.
Working independently to provide rehabilitation in patients’ own homes to allow early supported discharge from hospital.
Main duties of the job
Essential Requirements: Formal qualification relevant to the post e.g. level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care. Car driver.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Practitioners are invaluable members of the multi-disciplinary team and work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post-holder will have a dynamic clinical role on the Orthopaedic wards and Day Surgery Unit supporting the therapy team with the rehabilitation of patients after surgery or injury.
The post holder will work independently both in the hospital and support Early Supported discharge in the community to provide patient-centred programmes of rehabilitation activities. The work will be in a variety of environments, e.g. pre-surgery groups, ward based or patient’s home.
The post holder is required to work the hours across 5 days each week. This will include working regular weekends.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant
- Experience of working with orthopaedic patients
- Experience of working with older people
Desirable
- Experience working at a Band 3 level.
- Experience working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification relevant to the post (Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care)
- Evidence of practical training or education in a health or social care setting
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 December 2025
