Generic Assistant Practitioner – Rehabilitation

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Clydesdale; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support patients in their rehabilitation journey. The role involves conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, and utilizing technical skills across various clinical settings. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• HNC or SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience required.
• Short specialist courses relevant to the clinical area are a plus.
• Full driving licence holder needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct baseline assessments within defined parameters.
• Implement and adapt treatment programmes.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning

Organisational skills

Basic IT knowledge

Education

HNC in healthcare, education, or social care

SVQ III in healthcare, education, or social care

Job description

The Role

To work under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service.

Implement, adapt, and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters.

Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred programmes across various clinical settings.

Discharge or transition care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.

Duties may vary depending on the care group/department or assigned area of work.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be your opportunity to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services (hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, providing integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

What you'll need to bring

Qualifications And Experience

• HNC in healthcare, education, or social care, or SVQ III in healthcare, education, or social care, or equivalent experience in a health, education, or social care environment.
• Short specialist courses relevant to the specific clinical area.
• Full driving licence holder.

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic process, techniques, and activities relevant to the client group.
• Basic assessment skills.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills.
• Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Breadth of experience in therapy or rehabilitation / re-ablement in a health, education, or social care environment

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

25.9 hours

Please note this is a part-time post, and the salary will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Clydesdale ICST within Clydesdale Locality.

While this advertisement may be for specific posts in certain locations, shortlisted applicants may be considered for similar vacancies elsewhere.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re interested, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Shirley Thomson, Team Leader, at [e-mail]

For inquiries about the application process, contact Adnan Saddique, Recruitment Administrator, at [e-mail] (please include the job title and reference number).

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us to discover a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service length
• A minimum of 8 public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave, increasing with service length
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies

NHS Lanarkshire offers support services on various topics impacting work and personal life, accessible via links on our page.

Further Information

For more details about the role, see the Job Description. For recruitment or organizational info, refer to our info pack or webpage.