Assistant Practitioner Older People's Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Older People’s Service at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering early assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for older adults with complex needs.

The role requires experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in PT/OT, and a current UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Healthcare Support Worker in Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
• Current UK driving licence and willingness to drive.
• Ability to work within delegated treatment plans and agreed competencies.
• Understanding of PT/OT roles in acute services.

Responsibilities

• Support early assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for older adults.
• Independently manage delegated caseload from assessment to discharge.
• Deliver clinical interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Make onward referrals to community services.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent working

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 2/3 training

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 a motivated Band 4 Assistant Practitioner with a specialist interest in older adult assessment and rehabilitation to join the Allied Health Professional (AHP) team within the Older People’s Service at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI). The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Healthcare Support Workers, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to older adults with complex health needs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role - 29 Hours Per Week

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Working 5 Days over 7

Key responsibilities:

The Assistant Practitioner will support the delivery of early assessment, rehabilitation, treatment and discharge planning for older adults with a range of co-morbidities. Working within delegated competencies and under the guidance of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, the post holder will independently manage a delegated caseload from assessment through to discharge, contributing to hospital flow and timely patient discharges. The role involves delivering clinical interventions, monitoring patient progress, making onward referrals to community services, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. The post holder will also undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks, support service development initiatives, and maintain high standards of patient care while working within agreed competency frameworks.

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

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker within Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy services.
• HNC, SVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care, Clinical Support, or Occupational Therapy Support.
• SVQ Level 2/3 training or willingness to undertake relevant training and competency development.
• Experience supporting rehabilitation and assessment of older adults.
• Understanding of the roles of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within acute services.
• Ability to work independently within delegated treatment plans and agreed competencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate observation, assessment and reporting skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver delegated interventions safely and effectively.
• Understanding of professional conduct, confidentiality and person-centred care.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures, risk assessment and risk management.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service demands.
• Self-awareness and ability to work within professional boundaries.
• Current UK driving licence and willingness to drive for service purposes.

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.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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.

By signing the 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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