About this role
Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!We are seeking a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Hertsmere Community Team, based at Potters Bar Community Hospital. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week). A Wednesday to Friday pattern is preferred, with flexibility open to discussion.You will support the delivery of rehabilitation services to support independence. Working under the guidance of qualified therapists, you will:o Assist with personalised treatment programmeso Support patients with exerciseso Organise and maintain equipmento Provide feedback on patient progresso Support administrative tasks
You will be part of our holistic team committed to delivering quality care. The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Therapy Assistants, and administrators. We work closely with GPs, hospitals, social care providers, hospices, and other third-sector organisations, supporting patients with a wide range of conditions.We offer structured clinical supervision, training opportunities, and support for career progression within the Trust.
As this is a community-based role serving the entire Hertsmere area, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
Key Duties in this role include:
To be an active member of the clinical rehabilitation team. To rehabilitate and maximise a patient's potential. To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their wellbeing. Provide individual therapy treatment under the guidance of physiotherapy and occupational therapy colleagues. Manage a caseload of patients and maintain professional documentation. Build and maintain relationships with other local services to facilitate appropriate referrals and high-quality healthcare. Provide guidance and information to patients, health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. To deliver appropriate treatment in a variety of settings including the patient's own home, residential and nursing homes. Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Supervision to support your own development and ensure clinical practice is maintained at a high standard.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Good general education up to GCSE equivalent. Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
Desirable
Care certificate or willingness to work towards Knowledge of OTAGO and other exercise programmes
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups
Desirable
Previous experience of working in the NHS. Experience in falls prevention and community work Knowledge of the role of registered professional OT and/or Physiotherapist. Use of adaptive equipment. Moving and handling experience
Skills Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provisions. Good communication skills. Competent use of English language (spoken and written). Good level of numeracy. Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way. Work flexibly to accommodate patient/ service needs. Ability to work well within a team as well as individually. Well organised. Good observational skills. Ability to manage self and prioritise own workload. Basic computer skills.
Desirable
Ability to effectively use Systmone and Microsoft teams.
Attributes Essential
Responsible. Able to self-motivate. Willing and able to work as a team member. Flexible, adaptable and reliable. Able to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Physically fit to perform the job description requirements with or without adaptations. Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day. As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Hertsmere Planned Care - Potters Bar Community Hospital
Barnet road
Potters Bar
EN6 2RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)