AHP Assistant Practitioner – Medical Specialities

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave plus publichols

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting an Assistant Practitioner to support the AHP Medical Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role focuses on assisting Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff, assessing patients on medical wards to improve flow and reduce delays in discharge.

Training and supervision will be provided to develop competency, with a permanent position and a 5-in-7 pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a healthcare environment.
• Understanding of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Ability to work independently within agreed competency frameworks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of patient-centred care principles.
• Ability to undertake both clinical and non-clinical tasks as delegated.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the AHP Medical Team and undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Assist in assessing patients on medical wards to improve flow and discharge.
• Work under supervision and communicate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

Independent work

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Clinical & non-clinical tasks

Willingness to learn

Training & supervision

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support the Allied Health Professions (AHP) Medical Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). This role will support the Specialist Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist within the team, helping to assess patients within medical wards to improve patient flow, prevent unnecessary admissions, and reduce delays in discharge. Training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided to enable the post holder to work within agreed competency levels.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Tenure: Permanent post.
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH)
• Work Pattern: 5 days over 7

Key responsibilities:

You will work as part of the AHP Medical Team and will be delegated appropriate clinical and non-clinical duties by professionally qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff.

Working under guidance and within defined intervention plans, the Assistant Practitioner will provide support to patients on medical wards, promoting safe and effective care to improve patient outcomes and hospital flow. The role requires the ability to work independently with patients within agreed parameters while maintaining close communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Experience working within a healthcare environment.
• Understanding of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Ability to work independently within agreed competency frameworks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of patient-centred care principles.
• Ability to undertake both clinical and non-clinical tasks as delegated.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Training, supervision, and support will be provided to develop and maintain competency within the role.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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