Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Direct Medics is a leading healthcare recruitment specialist recruiting Allied Health Professionals of all bands and specialties for long and short-term locum roles throughout the UK.
Job Description:
Direct Medics are currently recruiting for Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to work as part of the the multi- disciplinary team around the South Eastern Trust. Locum roles are a great way of enhancing your earning potential. With roles ranging from 3 months to 2 years, it's a great way of adding to your clinical experience.
Benefits:
- FREE Mandatory Training Including MH and BLS*
- FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
- FREE Enhanced Criminal Records Check
- FREE Uniform
- FREE Online Training
- Relocation Assistance for all candidates
- Accommodation Allowance is available to applicants
- Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
- Mileage paid at Trust rates
- Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career
*T&Cs apply
Requirements:
- 5 GCSE's at Grades A-C or equivalent or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics subject
- Minimum of 18 months experience of working in a rehab environment e.g. as Rehab. Assistant, Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant OR 2 years paid experience working directly with clients who may be elderly or young physically disabled individuals who require assistance with personal care.
- Hold a full UK driving license and access to a car
- Right To Work in the UK.
To Apply:
- Submit your CV via the APPLY button.
- For more information on Allied Health opportunities available contact Debbie Lyttle on 0289531 3172.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £12.51-£22.23 per hour
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require a VISA sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant roles across Direct Medics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £22 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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