Rehabilitation Assistant - Circle Health Group

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

7/17/2025

Overview

Rehabilitation Assistant

Circle Integrated Care - Bedford

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £24,937.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Integrated Care is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join their team of staff.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include

• Facilitate and run our Escape pain management programme and other such groups and 121 rehab sessions as required. This would involve delivering educational presentations and exercise sessions to NHS patients at sites across Bedfordshire. https://escape-pain.org/
• The post holder will be expected to have a basic understanding of exercise principals including the theories of exercise prescription and progression/regression.
• A desire to develop an understanding of a broad range of orthopaedic and musculo-skeletal conditions by attending monthly clinical meetings.
• To have a basic understanding of Osteoarthritis and a desire to develop such knowledge
• To undertake and maintain stock levels and ordering of equipment
• Make accurate written records of work undertaken with patients.
• To support the wider physiotherapy team and NHS MSK services as necessary and liaising with physiotherapist patient and carers as appropriate
• Undertake own CPD, including mandatory training and maintain up to date knowledge of clinical speciality through research and training.
  
  

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Diploma/Degree in a Sport Related subject and relevant experience working in a MSK Rehabilitation setting.OR
• Level 2/3 gym/instructor/personal trainer or level 3 exercise referral/level 4 qualification/equivalent with experience delivering groups sessions. OR
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team or within the fitness industry.
• At least 150 hours previous experience of working with specialist populations, for example exercise referral, cardiac, back care, falls etc.
• Full UK driving license.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
  
  

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy