Rehabilitation Assistant – Rotational | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

We are currently looking for a generic rehabilitation assistant to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Central London.

We are looking for people with initiative, organisational abilities and a mature approach who can work under the supervision of the multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation team.

You must be enthusiastic about assisting people of differing abilities and willing to help patients to undertake a range of practical aspects of personal and daily life.

You need to have a flexible approach and be able to adapt to different work areas.

This post offers the postholder the opportunity to work across a number of service areas – stroke, neuro‑rehabilitation, acute neuro‑medical and neuro‑surgery – moving across these areas to support the demand in each team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients under supervision with daily living activities across stroke, neuro‑rehabilitation, acute neuro‑medical and neuro‑surgery settings.
• Support patients in undertaking practical aspects of personal and daily life.
• Adapt to different work areas and support team demands.
• Engage in professional development projects within the peer group.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or community care environment.
• Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability.
• Initiative, organisational ability and a mature approach.

Legal Requirements

Applications will only be considered from individuals who have the legal right to work in the UK. As this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the UK Sponsorship requirements, we are unable to sponsor applicants.

Benefits and Work Environment

Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work on projects within your peer group. Flexible working arrangements are recognised.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.