The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT • Swindon SN3 6BB
About this role
The Orthopaedic Therapy Team is seeking a motivated and forward‑thinking Rehabilitation Assistant to join our integrated group of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
We work with orthopaedic patients of all ages, supporting individuals recovering from elective surgery or traumatic injuries as they progress through their rehabilitation journey.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our therapists to deliver treatment plans on the ward and play an active part in assessing patients at the pre‑operative stage within our outpatient clinic.
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
Comprehensive training will be provided to help you achieve the competencies required for this position.
- To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.
- To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
- To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.
- To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
- To assist the therapists with any patient that requires more than one person to treat or mobilise.
- To carry out and to supervise exercise regimes and treatment programmes the therapist has prescribed.
- To be involved, where necessary, with the washing, dressing and personal care of patients, and cleaning of equipment.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
1. To work with all orthopaedic patients, of any age, under the care of GWH. Locations include PAC, wards and community.
2. To assess patients with routine and non-complex conditions independently according to agreed guidelines and documentation.
3. To follow identified guidelines and treatment programmes and implement these in collaboration with the occupational therapist or physiotherapist if required.
4. To be responsible for progressing treatment following regimes or guidelines.
5. To discharge case simple patients when they have achieved their goals.
6. To contribute to discharge planning including MDT meetings.
7. To participate in the orthopaedic weekend working scheme.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026
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