Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation Assistant - Band 3 - Royal London

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Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker – Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR)
Location: The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients’ lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As a Rehabilitation Support Worker in our Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients with complex needs—such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and polytrauma—on their journey to recovery. Working alongside a dynamic team of therapists, nurses, and consultants, you’ll assist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care that empowers patients to regain independence.

What You’ll Do:

  • Support therapists and nurses with assessments, treatments, and daily care activities.
  • Deliver delegated therapy interventions and functional assessments.
  • Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and rehabilitation exercises.
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the therapy service through admin and organisational tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.


Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with:

  • Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists
  • Nurses, Neuropsychologists, Rehab Consultants
  • External partners like Headway, Age UK, and the Spinal Injuries Association

What We’re Looking For:

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science (NVQ Level 3 desirable)
  • Experience providing therapy interventions prescribed by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists to complex neuro trauma patients and with supporting patients with personal care activities (washing, dressing, toileting, eating etc)
  • Experience in healthcare or rehabilitation settings (especially neuro or trauma rehab is a plus)
  • At 6 months paid NHS experience in the last 3 years
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • A team player with a compassionate, patient-focused approach
  • Willingness to work flexible hours

Working Pattern

  • This role is available until 26/09/2025
  • Shifts will be 8am-4am Monday to Friday

Why Join Us?

At Barts Health, WeCare is more than a motto—it’s our commitment to excellence, compassion, and respect. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team in one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, with access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit an application via our website and attach your CV.

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