Assistant Practitioner - Physiotherapy

NHS National Services Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Salary progression

Sick leave provision

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Physiotherapist to implement and adapt treatment programmes in hospital or community settings. You will work with a patient-centered approach, using specialist skills to deliver flexible care.

The post may involve 5/7 shifts and varies by care group. You will manage a delegated caseload, apply and adjust treatments, plan prioritisation, and lead groups as directed by the supervising Physiotherapist.

Qualifications

• HNC Level or equivalent qualification in a health/education/social care environment.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of clinical processes, techniques and activities relevant to the client group.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a delegated clinical caseload following a clear clinical protocol.
• Implement, evaluate and modify physiotherapy interventions.
• Plan and prioritise patient caseload.
• Lead groups established by the Physiotherapist.

Skills

HNC Level / equivalent

Health legislation knowledge

Clinical area knowledge

Technical and practical skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC Level or equivalent

Job description

About The Organisation

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.

The Role

The post holder implements and adapts treatment programmes within hospital and or community settings for individuals / groups of patients. Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes. Please note: Duties may vary depending on the care group / department or assigned area of work Shift Pattern for this role: May be required to work 5/7 In this key role, you will:

• Responsible for a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows a clear clinical protocol.
• Implements, evaluates and modifies Physiotherapy treatment interventions.
• Plan and prioritise patient caseload.
• Lead groups as established by the Physiotherapist

What You’ll 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.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Alison Peters, MSK Physiotherapy Operational Lead on [e-mail]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Marion Bisset,R ecruitment Administrator on [e-mail]