Job summary Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and quality of life following illness? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team? West London NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join our Hounslow Community Cardiorespiratory and Post-COVID Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients living with long-term respiratory and cardiac conditions, as well as those recovering from Post-COVID Syndrome. You will be part of a specialist community team that delivers high-quality rehabilitation and self-management programmes across Hounslow, helping patients to manage breathlessness, fatigue, reduced mobility, and other symptoms that impact daily life. Working alongside experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include carrying out delegated assessments and treatments, monitoring progress, reporting changes in condition, and supporting patients to use digital self-management tools such as the "Living with COVID" platform. You will also assist with home environment assessments, demonstrate safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment, and educate patients and carers on breathing techniques, pacing strategies, and energy conservation. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Details Date posted 16 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-HOU-156 Job locations Heart of Hounslow Health Centre 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent experience) Desirable Care Certificate / Assistant Practitioner Qualification Knowledge Essential Understanding of rehabilitation principles, infection control, and patient safety Desirable Knowledge of respiratory and cardiac conditions, Long COVID, and self-management principles Experience Essential Experience in rehabilitation, community, or respiratory/cardiac/post-COVID care settings Desirable Experience working with MDTs in long-term condition management Skills Essential Excellent communication, clinical observation, and documentation skills; ability to use IT systems (SystmOne, MS Teams) Manual handling and risk assessment skills Desirable Group facilitation, digital self-management support Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic, adaptable, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Demonstrates initiative and commitment to learning Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent experience) Desirable Care Certificate / Assistant Practitioner Qualification Knowledge Essential Understanding of rehabilitation principles, infection control, and patient safety Desirable Knowledge of respiratory and cardiac conditions, Long COVID, and self-management principles Experience Essential Experience in rehabilitation, community, or respiratory/cardiac/post-COVID care settings Desirable Experience working with MDTs in long-term condition management Skills Essential Excellent communication, clinical observation, and documentation skills; ability to use IT systems (SystmOne, MS Teams) Manual handling and risk assessment skills Desirable Group facilitation, digital self-management support Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic, adaptable, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Demonstrates initiative and commitment to learning Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Health Centre 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Health Centre 92 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)