Location: Farnham
Salary: £28,032 per annum WTE (based on 37.5 hours)
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Rehabilitation Assistant – Therapies
Salary: £28,032 per annum (WTE based on 37.5 hours per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Farnham, Beacon Centre, patients’ homes and wider community settings
At Phyllis Tuckwell we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers. We are looking to appoint a full‑time Rehabilitation Assistant to support high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.
About the role
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams and wider multi‑disciplinary team. They will work in any of our settings across both sites, in patients’ homes, community venues and on the in‑patient unit. • Work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, their carers and families. • Provide one‑to‑one and group support. • Move and handle patients and equipment (training will be provided). • Use a range of interventions to enable patients to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their condition and maximise meaningful activity. The role empowers patients to live fully and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
About You
* Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
* Understanding of palliative care.
* Commitment to person‑centred, high‑quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients, relatives and carers.
* Experience working as part of an effective multi‑disciplinary team.
* Well developed communication skills.
* Good information technology skills across a range of platforms.
* Self‑aware and resilient.
* Ability to work with groups of patients and carers.
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness across West Surrey and North‑East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
Our impact on the lives of patients and their families can be seen here: Patient Stories
We Offer
Excellent Benefits
* Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
* Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
* Clinical Supervision
* Health Cash Plan Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff Benefit Scheme
* Blue Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development
* Access to learning and professional development opportunities (on‑site education team)
* Professional Growth
* Upskilling
* Diverse Training Courses
A Great Place to Work
* Equal Opportunities employer
* Flexible hours and flexible working
* Supportive colleagues
* Clinical supervision and support
* 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
Contact & Application
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Ruth Hale (Physiotherapist Team Lead – ruth.hale@pth.org.uk) or Kirsten Holt (Occupational Therapy Team Lead – Kirsten.holt@pth.org.uk). If you are unable to apply online or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email recruitment@pth.org.uk.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Interviews to be held: Friday, 16 January 2026
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.
We do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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