Assistant Practitioner – Surgical and Critical Care B4

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic AHP to deliver early rehabilitation and provide specialist therapy support within surgical and critical care wards. You will manage your own non-complex caseload, work autonomously, and escalate more complex cases as needed.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 or HNC and experience in health and social care. NHS sponsorship may be considered for eligible roles, with a focus on flexible working and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a health and social care setting.
• SVQ Level 3, HNC qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting rehabilitation or therapy interventions.
• Ability to work with people with 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.

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.

Skills

Health & social care experience

SVQ Level 3 / HNC

Digital literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 / HNC

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

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 expand 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.

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

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

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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.

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