Generic Assistant Practitioner – Rehabilitation

TN United Kingdom; Biggar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Generic Assistant Practitioner to join their rehabilitation team in Biggar. This role involves supporting patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals while working under the supervision of registered therapy staff. You will be responsible for conducting baseline assessments and implementing treatment programs tailored to individual needs. The position offers a part-time contract with flexible working hours, allowing you to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

• HNC or SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience required.
• Short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals under supervision.
• Implement and adapt treatment programmes within defined parameters.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic assessment skills

Technical rehabilitation skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of therapeutic processes

Education

HNC in healthcare

SVQ III in healthcare

Tools

Basic information technology

Job description

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Generic Assistant Practitioner – Rehabilitation, Biggar

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NHS Lanarkshire

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

To work under the supervision of registered therapy 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.

Duties may vary depending on the care group / department or assigned area of work.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• HNC in healthcare, education or social cares or SVQ III in healthcare, education or social care or equivalent experience in a health, education or social care environment.
• Short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Full driving licence holder.

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
• Basic assessment skills.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation 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.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Breadth of experience of therapy or rehabilitation / re-ablement in a health, education or social care environment

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

25.9 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 Clydesdale ICST within Biggar Health Centre

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!

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 )

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 .