OT Health Care Support Worker, Band 4, Perth Royal Infirmary

TN United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join a vibrant team at Perth Royal Infirmary. This role involves providing essential support to patients undergoing elective Orthopaedic surgery, working closely with Occupational Therapists to ensure effective rehabilitation and assessment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of health care practices and a commitment to patient care. With opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a team that values diversity and equality, contributing to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or social care setting is essential.
• Understanding of Occupational Therapy roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapy colleagues in Orthopaedic wards.
• Assist with patient assessment and rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Rehabilitation Support

Team Collaboration

Administrative Duties

Education

SVQ Level IV or Equivalent

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OT Health Care Support Worker, Band 4, Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Perth, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are looking for a Band 4 Support Worker to join our engaging and friendly team of Occupational Therapists to support elective Orthopaedic surgery in Perth Royal Infirmary.

You will provide a supportive role to your Occupational Therapy colleagues who work in the Orthopaedic wards in PRI.

You will work with patients on the wards, providing them with assessment and rehabilitation, alongside our multidisciplinary teams. You will assist in the day to day running of the team and will undertake some administrative and housekeeping duties as required. You must have an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and have experience of working in a health or social care setting.

Education to SVQ level IV or equivalent would be advantageous and as a support worker, you will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy Service is committed to continued personal development through our clinical networks and a structured system of competencies/training and review is in place for support staff.

Applicants are encouraged to get in touch to find out more about the job and if possible, take the opportunity of an informal visit to the meet the team and familiarise themselves with PRI.

Please note : This post is a 5 out of 7 day service and will include weekend working.

Please contact Terrianne Thomson, Clinical and Professional Team Manager on 01738 473703 or [emailprotected] for more information.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment until 31.03.2026.

Internal candidates : *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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