229863 Assistant Practitioner (Orthopaedics)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Scotland is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner for the Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The role involves supporting patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals under the guidance of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff. Candidates must have a Level 7 health-related qualification and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on patient-centred care and the opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under supervision of registered Therapy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a delegated patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Implement and adapt delegated treatment programmes.
• Support patient care in ward C6 and the Short Stay ward.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Formal qualification in health-related subject at Level 7

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner – Orthopaedic Therapy Team, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, compassionate and collaborative Home team.

You will work under the supervision of registered Therapy staff – Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy – to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, implement and adapt a delegated treatment programme, and complete daily duties to support patient care in ward C6 and the Short Stay ward.

You will be allocated a delegated patient caseload supported by OT and Physiotherapy within the team and you will use specialist practical skills to deliver flexible, patient‑centred care. You will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of person‑centred care.

Qualifications: you will require a formal qualification in a health‑related subject at Level 7. Additionally, knowledge of the clinical speciality techniques and activities relevant to the patient group is required. You must also demonstrate effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills, time management, planning and organisational skills, the ability to work individually and as part of a team, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills while maintaining a record of learning.

This will be a 7‑day service. The schedule will be discussed at interview.

For informal enquiries, please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

If you require a Work Visa, please check eligibility by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. It is essential that you confirm your right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, unborn babies, young people and adults. All legislation, NHS Dumfries and Galloway policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by the UK Border Agency, and we are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

Visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa to determine your eligibility. It is essential that you confirm you have the correct right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application. We cannot provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

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