Overview
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We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our well established and highly respected team. As a Rehabilitation Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing clinical assistance and support to the team of qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists. This will include carrying out activities of daily living, exercise programmes and issuing relevant equipment, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. You will be able to refer to the qualified therapists for guidance and supervision where necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assist the therapy team in providing a high standard of service to patients referred from a variety of settings, including supporting the multi-professional team in the assessment and implementation of treatment programmes and care plans.
- Work with patients from all areas of the acute hospital including elective orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients, surgery, medical, amputees, older peoples services and the stroke unit.
- Under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, assist Health Care Professionals in the assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and varying physical and psychological presentations.
- Carry out agreed treatment programmes / care plans, at times working alone within the patient’s home.
- Work under supervision with regular instruction, guidance, training and support; access to advice from an occupational therapist or physiotherapist is available as required. Work is routinely evaluated.
Areas you may work in include:
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Respiratory (including medical, respiratory, surgery and amputees)
- Older People’s Services
- Stroke
About Barts Health
Our group of hospitals provides a wide range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond. We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people in east London rely on our services.
The Royal London in Whitechapel is a major teaching hospital; Whipps Cross in Leytonstone is a large general hospital; Newham in Plaistow is a district hospital with innovative facilities such as its orthopaedic centre; Mile End is a shared facility for inpatient, rehabilitation, mental health and community services. St Bartholomew’s in the City is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and cancer care.
We have the largest cardiovascular centre in the UK, a major trauma team, and the home of the London Air Ambulance. The Royal London also houses a large children’s hospital, a major dental hospital, and leading stroke and renal units.
Additional information
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026.
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