Assistant Practitioner - Physiotherapy

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

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Airdrie is offering a part-time Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant position within its Medical Team. The successful candidate will assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, conduct assessments, and implement treatment programs under supervision. Ideal candidates should have an HNC qualification or equivalent experience. The role entails flexible working across various clinical settings and contributes to patient-centered care. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies

Qualifications

• Work under supervision to assist patients in their rehabilitation goals.
• Implement and adapt treatment programs within defined parameters.
• Knowledge of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering flexible, patient-centered treatment programs.
• Conduct baseline assessments for the identified service.
• Discharge or transition care within agreed protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC Level or equivalent

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant position has arisen within the Medical Team at University Hospital Monklands.

• Work under the supervision of registered physiotherapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service.
• Implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters.
• Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings.
• Discharge or transition care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.

An inclusive team approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your time effectively is essential.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.

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Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

29.6 hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Physiotherapy department within University Hospital Monklands.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Lorraine Senior, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner via [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

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