Assistant Practitioner – Surgical and Critical Care B4

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

NHS Pension Scheme

Study bursaries

Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

27 days annual leave

Resumo da vaga

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a proactive health care assistant to support early rehabilitation and discharge planning within surgical and critical care wards. You will work with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the broader team to manage a caseload of non-complex patients, providing autonomous care with appropriate escalation when needed.

The role offers permanent, full-time hours (36 per week) with a 5 out of 7 shift pattern and base location at Royal Alexandra

Qualificações

• Experience in health and social care settings, preferably in rehabilitation or therapy-related services.
• SVQ Level 3 or HNC or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with people with diverse health needs and communication challenges.
• Basic assessment skills and practical rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; flexible team player.
• Digital literacy and comfort with common software/tools.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver early rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide specialist treatment support and patient advice.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Manage a personal caseload of non-complex patients.
• Work independently while escalating complex cases when needed.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and multidisciplinary team.
• Support service development and continuous improvement.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

Conhecimentos

Health and social care experience

Rehabilitation/therapy experience

Strong communication and problem‑solv

Digital literacy

Teamwork and flexibility

Formação

SVQ Level 3

HNC qualification

Descrição da vaga

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:

The post holder will work within surgical and critical care wards, supporting the delivery of early interventions, providing specialist treatments and advice, and facilitating discharge planning. You will work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves managing your own non-complex caseload of patients, working autonomously while recognising when to evolve or seek review for more complex cases.

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, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Base location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver early rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide specialist treatment support and advice to patients.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Manage a personal caseload of non-complex patients.
• Work independently while escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Collaborate effectively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.

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

• Experience working within a health and social care setting, preferably within physiotherapy, occupational therapy, a related service, or an equivalent caring role.
• SVQ Level 3, HNC qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting rehabilitation or therapy interventions.
• Ability to work with people who have a range of health conditions and care needs, including those with complex communication barriers.
• Basic assessment skills.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, innovatively, and as part of a team.
• Digital literacy skills.

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

Andrew Dolan, AHP Team Lead - [e-mail] - 0141 314 9594

Information for candidates

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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