Overview
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join a specialist, multi-disciplinary team offering a tailored programme for service users with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The FiND Service provides a 2-day-per-week programme (two cohorts run concurrently – one on Mon & Tue, one on Thu & Fri) over a 3-8-week period. The service offers an intensive package of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy, physiotherapy, psycho-education and rehabilitation skills training. The successful candidate will, under guidance of the therapists, play an integral role in providing a blend of psychological, physical and occupational rehabilitation to patients on the programme, delivering evidence-based interventions for FND and education groups to patient cohorts.
Along with the assistant psychologist, the post holder would co-lead in providing individualised self-management sessions and support the Physiotherapist in providing individualised physiotherapy. The role includes working both on and off the unit, with and without direct supervision.
Location and Team
You would be working day-to-day as part of a dedicated team based at Wakefield House within the grounds of the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The team includes a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, a Physiotherapist, an Assistant Psychologist, a Rehab Support Worker (this post) and a Service Administrator, with regular input from a dedicated Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. You would also join the wider Neuropsychiatry Service of the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, which offers out-patient treatment across three sites in South London, and an in-patient service at the Lishman Unit (Bethlem Royal Hospital).
Key Details
The Bethlem Royal Hospital is located in a landscaped setting with access to parking. The site is within walking distance from Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
* Job Title: Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
* Grade: Band 3
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Department/Ward: FIND Functional Integrated Neurological Day Programme
* Reports to: Clinical Service Manager
* Accountable to: Head of Allied Therapies
* Supervised by: FiND Programme Physiotherapist
* Location: FIND Wakefield House, Bethlem Royal Hospital
Job Purpose
To assist in providing a blend of psychological, physical and occupational rehabilitation to the patients at the programme, under guidance of the therapists, and to assist with duties and activities related to creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Along with the assistant psychologist, to co-lead in providing individualised self-management sessions and to support the Physiotherapist in providing individualised physiotherapy. To contribute to programme activities such as therapy and recreational groups. The role includes working both on and off the unit, with and without direct supervision.
Responsibilities
* Develop therapeutic relationships with service users with FND.
* Collaborate with the day programme staff and wider trust colleagues.
* Work with the Physiotherapist to provide consistent physiotherapy interventions, often without direct supervision.
* Deliver self-management sessions in collaboration with the assistant psychologist under supervision.
* Deliver educational group presentations on topics relevant to FND.
* Provide feedback demonstrating competent observation skills.
* Organise and run group intervention sessions (e.g., gardening group, physiotherapy workshops) without direct supervision from senior staff.
* Complete community-based sessions (e.g., outdoor mobility rehab, community visits) as directed and follow lone-working and community leave protocols.
* Join team meetings and contribute ideas, observations and reflections.
* Liaise with other staff and agencies as required (e.g., carers/family/social services and other FiND staff).
* Assist with collecting outcome measures and other relevant data.
* Collaborate with admin staff to complete departmental administration (e.g., ordering food for patients).
* Comply with risk assessments; identify risks and alert appropriate staff; contribute to risk management plans and incident reporting as needed.
* Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times, on and off duty.
* Be capable of working in clinical situations that may be distressing or emotionally demanding.
* Complete necessary clinical documentation in accordance with Trust and professional guidelines; maintain records as required by law and professional standards.
* Engage in personal and professional development via supervision and training; seek advice or further training when uncertain.
* Ensure actions are within competencies; inform supervisor if unsure about duties.
* Plan and prioritise own workload under supervision of the Physiotherapist.
* Take responsibility for Trust equipment and facilities; lead on regular cleaning of Physiotherapy equipment per Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.
* Maintain a statutory duty of care for personal safety and safety of others; report hazardous situations or defective equipment.
Expiry
This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.
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