214678 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (KMc)

TN United Kingdom; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking partnership in West Lothian seeks experienced Band 3/Band 4 Therapeutic Assistant Practitioners. Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care and rehabilitation, enhancing community health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered assessment and therapy across community pathways.
• Collaborate with inpatient colleagues for early supported discharge.
• Provide rehabilitation in the community.

Job description

Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to the requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit the relevant government website.

Position Overview

Are you an experienced Band 3/Band 4 Therapeutic Assistant Practitioner seeking a new and diverse challenge?

West Lothian continues to invest in delivering community assessment and rehabilitation closer to home through our Home First programme. This initiative has seen significant investment in our community Allied Health Professionals (AHP) teams and has recently secured funding to introduce a community single point of contact to enhance patient pathways.

We are looking for experienced Band 3 / Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioners to strengthen our growing team and deliver person-centered assessment and therapy across our pre-admission community pathways, discharge to assess function, virtual community hospital ward, and within our step-down Intermediate Care facilities.

The successful applicant will join a stable and dynamic multidisciplinary team passionate about integrated working, focusing on patient outcomes and experience. This includes collaborating closely with inpatient colleagues to identify and facilitate early supported discharge and provide rehabilitation in the community.

Our Commitment

We are a forward-thinking and high-performing partnership promoting excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate support to our patients within West Lothian. Our priorities include ensuring patient safety, putting patients at the center of all decisions, and supporting them in the right setting by the right professional at the right time to optimize outcomes.

We invite you to join us and be part of the West Lothian Home First story.

Note: This is a part-time position, so the salary will be pro-rata.