Rehabilitation Assistant
The closing date is 12 April 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Community Rehabilitation Team on the Isle of Wight.
In this role, you will support the delivery of high quality, multidisciplinary rehabilitation care across both NHS commissioned Community Rehab beds and patients' own homes.
Working under the delegation of Registered Nurses and Therapists, you will help patients regain independence, achieve personal goals, and transition safely back into their community.
This is a 7day service, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment where you will play a vital part in improving patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver a range of delegated nursing and therapeutic interventions which focus on the direct rehabilitation needs of the patient under the care of the Community Rehabilitation Team.
Working within the boundaries set out by the Registered members of the Community Rehabilitation team (i.e. patients that have already had an initial assessment by the relevant staff members), the scope of the role enables the post holder to make accurate observations of a patient's ability, and feed this information back to the registered member of staff, in the following circumstances:
Washing and dressing
Meal preparation
Progression of patients with walking aids (crutches to walking stick for example)
Transferring from chair to bed etc and monitoring progress with this
Progression of patients with stair practice
Visiting patients at home and fitting of certain prescribed equipment
Bathing assessments post discharge of patients from Community Rehabilitation provider beds
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Details
Date posted
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-10757
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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