Allied Health Professions, Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a motivated therapy assistant practitioner to support physiotherapists and occupational therapists within a community-based team. The role requires effective workload prioritization and travel across the Forth Valley area. Candidates must be enthusiastic and a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. This position offers a dynamic work environment over 7 days a week, along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Ability to manage workloads in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise workloads and work in a busy community environment.
• Provide support in patients’ homes.
• Travel across the Forth Valley area.

Skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a therapy assistant practitioner (TAP) to join the Hospital at Home Team in NHS Forth Valley. This multidisciplinary team provides short‑term targeted interventions across the Forth Valley wide area for acutely unwell frail adults living in the community.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will provide support to allied health professionals working within the team, namely physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of the therapists.

Service delivery is Forth Valley wide.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise fluctuating workloads and work within a busy and challenging community environment.
• Provide support in patients’ homes or homely environments.
• Travel throughout the service delivery area in a timely manner.
• Work under the guidance of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Partake in a full induction and orientation programme with ongoing support for professional development.
• Work over 7 days per week.

Requirements

• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the Forth Valley wide area.
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information available at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Louise Kirby, lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner, [e-mail].

Additional Information

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail; regular checking of your e‑mail (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates is advised.

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