Job Description

Rehabilitation Assistant

Salary: 28,032 per annum (WTE based on 37.5 hours per week)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Location: The Beacon Centre, Guildford

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a full time Rehabilitation Assistant. The role supports high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Living Well team and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will work across our Phyllis Tuckwell sites in outpatient and group settings as well as in the community, and work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, their carer's and their family. The successful applicant will use a range of interventions to provide high quality rehabilitative palliative care, enabling a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition. The role will empower patients to maximise their ability to engage in activities that are meaningful to them, promoting quality of life according to their preferences, needs and choices.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About You:

A successful

Rehabilitation Assistant

will have:

A level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care of equivalent. An understanding of palliative care. Be committed to person centred, high-quality, rehabilitative palliative care for patients, their relatives, and carers. Experience in and be committed to working as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team. Well developed communication skills. Good information technology skills across a range of platforms. Be self-aware and resilient. Have the skills required 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:

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and 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.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees' unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

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 (we have an 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

Please do not apply through Indeed. Apply directly on the Phyllis Tuckwell website:

https://phyllistuckwellhospice.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/3910/Rehabilitation-Assistant

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rachel Copes, Living Well Sister on Rachel.copes@pth.org.uk or phone 07826 656519. If you are unable to apply on-line 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 11th January 2026

Interviews to be held:

week commencing Monday 19th 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

. Please note that 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.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,032.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/01/2026