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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
Contact
- Address
- Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust
- Recruitment Services
- 10th Floor Enfield Civic Centre
- Silver Street
- Enfield
- London
- EN1 3ES
- Contact Number
- 0203 758 2060
Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant – Community Neurological
Closed for applications on: 8-Apr-2026 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Apr-2026 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Edgware Community Hosptial
- Address
- Burnt Oak Broadway
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- HA8 0AD
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Neurological Rehabilitation Community therapy team
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.
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Job overview
The Royal Free Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Edgware offers a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with a consultant neurologist, and other healthcare professionals.
The role involves both face-to-face and virtual working, with some travel across North Ventral London (NCL). You will manage a caseload independently, guided by the qualified therapists, to deliver holistic, patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include patient education, exercise programmes, promoting self-management, working independently under guidance from qualified therapists at clients’ homes or in outpatient settings, and organising and running group treatment sessions. You will also liaise with the inpatient team to support patient flow out of rehab, contribute to service development, and represent the team in meetings and training sessions. Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering world-class care are essential.
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· To support the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver rehabilitation and condition management service to patients with neurological conditions within the outpatient setting, the home environment and local community.
· To provide goal directed clinical interventions to patients with neurological disability who have been previously assessed by a member of the MDT and to progress this treatment with indirect supervision of the lead therapist
· To progress treatment without the direct supervision of a therapist but under the direction of the relevant qualified therapists.
· Lead the delivery of therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes
· To record and report back in the relevant records in line with national and local standards.
· To undertake routine maintenance checks of clinical areas and equipment within designated clinical areas.
· To participate in 7 day working as required by site
· To regularly carry out administration tasks to support patient care
· To work flexibly to enable the provision of services that meet patient need.
· To support patient allocation with rehabilitation assistant colleagues
· To carry out patient exercise programmes as prescribed by the therapists in either patient homes, community settings (i.e. gym group) and outpatients as required
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the full list of duties and main responsibilities of the role.
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- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working at a Band 3 level in a physical rehabilitation setting
- Experience working within a therapy setting, delivering care to adults in an acute and/or community NHS setting
- Knowledge and experience of working common neurological conditions
- Knowledge of the ranges of equipment relevant to the clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of differing models of practice or approaches to treatment
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant qualification e.g. C & G Health & Social Care NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Training courses relevant to the role
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a support worker in Therapy Services
- Can understand the need for and maintain confidentiality
- Can identify and act on health and safety issues in the work place
- Ability to fulfil routine duties, both physically and mentally, including all aspects of moving and handling patients
Desirable criteria
- Full UK driving license and use of car for work
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously and organise and prioritise own workload tasks appropriately
- Good observational skills
- Is able to document written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, family and colleagues
- Has practical computer skills including data entry and use of Word and Excel
- Is able to work as a team member and lead a team motivating self and others
- Good time management skills
- Had insight into the needs of patients with long-term neurological conditions, and their carers
- Reflect & critically approve own performance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Proactive team member
- Able to build effective working relationships
- Willingness to undertake further training and develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change
- Can apply the concepts of diversity and equality
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carina Knight
- Job title
- Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970880919
- Additional information
Marketa Ramsay
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
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