Rehab Assistant Practitioner – Kickstart Your NHS Career at the NRC, Nottinghamshire – Apply Now (Sponsorship Available)

Location
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
Band 3–4 progression route available

About Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts are leading the charge in modern rehabilitation care with the launch of the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), a game-changing, 70-bed facility near Loughborough. Co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, they’re blending NHS values with world-class technology, academic research, and a 300-acre therapeutic estate. Their bold vision? Transform recovery journeys and bring real, lasting outcomes to patients across England.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth support – tailored training across three progression routes
• Foundation degree route – earn while you learn with an apprenticeship pathway
• Access to cutting-edge tech – including hydrotherapy and advanced rehab tools
• Work in a purpose-built centre – set within an inspiring estate for holistic healing
• Supportive work environment – work alongside a passionate, skilled team
• Free parking and staff wellbeing programmes – because your health matters too

Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills equivalent
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent relevant qualification
• Strong communication and people skills – written, verbal, non-verbal
• Experience in a rehab or healthcare setting, ideally Band 3 level
• Self-starter attitude with good judgment and adaptability
• Ready to embrace competency development or preceptorship within 12 months
• Comfortable managing caseloads and working within an interdisciplinary team
• Computer literacy and safe patient handling skills

Salary Details

Band 3 to Band 4 progression, with apprentice and competency-based routes available. Band 4 direct entry available for qualified candidates. Full-time hours across 7-day working patterns.

About the Role

This one’s for the movers and changers. Whether you’re already working as a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker or looking to step into something more impactful, this Rehab Assistant Practitioner role puts you at the core of patient recovery. Based at the brand-new NRC near Loughborough, you’ll be delivering blended care that draws from both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in a truly next-gen facility.

You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working with state-of-the-art rehab tools, gym and hydrotherapy settings, and even outdoor therapy within a 300-acre estate. From supporting health and wellbeing groups to using your skills in real-time recovery, this is hands-on, career-defining work. Sound like a step in the right direction?

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clinicians across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Facilitate rehab in gym, hydrotherapy, and health & wellbeing sessions
• Empower patients with practical, real-world recovery plans
• Use advanced equipment and techniques to boost outcomes
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and review
• Manage your own caseload under clinical supervision
• Develop your knowledge through competency frameworks or apprenticeships
• Support and mentor less experienced staff along the way

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve. Everyone’s voice matters. Diversity, respect, and fairness drive their culture.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
• Address: NRC, Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate, near Loughborough
• Contact: careers@nuh.nhs.uk

Reference Number
NRC-APR-2025

How To Apply
Keen to shape the future of rehabilitation care? Apply Now and take the next big step in your NHS journey.