Assistant Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for University Hospital Ayr. This role involves supporting patients' recovery and ensuring accurate data collection for optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an SVQ 3 qualification and relevant experience in orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Relevant orthopaedic experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patients for early discharge and assist with data collection.
• Promote enhanced recovery ethos within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Collection

Motivation

Education

SVQ 3

Job description

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Equality and Diversity Statement

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.

Position Details

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

An opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Practitioner based at University Hospital Ayr.

What You Will Do

Within Station 16, we actively promote the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERAS) to enable patients to be confidently & safely discharged home at the earliest opportunity, reducing length of stay and avoiding re-admission and complications.

As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner, working with minimal supervision and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure all appropriate patients are working to achieve the measures within the ARISE (Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Scotland Endeavor) bundle, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role requires motivating both patients and staff to embed the enhanced recovery ethos within Station 16.

You will support patients to achieve the earliest possible discharge and assist the clinical team with accurate data collection. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevant data is collected and submitted to the national ARISE database. A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and sharing the organisation’s values is essential.

Additional Information

For further details, please view the job description.

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

SVQ 3 qualification and relevant orthopaedic experience are essential.

For more details, please view the person specification.

Hours

Shift patterns will vary, focusing on peak activity periods.

Contact and Additional Requirements

If you want to learn more about the role, please contact us.

To work in the UK, you must demonstrate relevant permission to work, typically granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please check your right to work before applying, as the Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries about sponsorship. Further information can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.