REHAB ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish healthcare provider is seeking a Rehab Assistant Practitioner in Inverness. The successful candidate will assist a team of Allied Healthcare Professionals, support therapeutic sessions, and conduct assessments. Key skills required include experience in care or rehabilitation, excellent communication, and a flexible approach. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including discounts, employee assistance programs, and generous holidays, reflecting the organization's commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to The Blue light discount scheme

Free access to employee assistance program

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Pension with matching contributions

Discounted meals

Free access to gym facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in care or rehabilitation.
• A caring, flexible approach.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of Allied Healthcare Professionals.
• Carry out functional and needs assessments.
• Support therapeutic group sessions.
• Work flexibly across the service.

Skills

Experience in care or rehabilitation

A caring, flexible approach

Commitment to teamwork

Excellent communication

Full Driving Licence

Job description

REHAB ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER

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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Rehab Assistant Practitioner

Reporting to the Rehab and Wellbeing Lead you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Assist a team of Allied Healthcare Professionals in delivery of interventions based on person-centred goals that enhance quality of life.
• Carry out functional and needs assessment.
• Support the delivery of therapeutic group sessions and contribute to discharge planning.
• Work flexibly across the service.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Rehab Assistant Practitioner you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Experience in care or rehabilitation
• A caring, flexible approach.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Excellent communication
• Full Driving Licence

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories.
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension with additional matching employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit.
• Continuation of SPPA pension contributions and reckonable service for employees coming to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS.
• Discounted meals in our By the River cafe prepared freshly every morning.
• Free access to Inverness Tennis Court Gym Facilities.

Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is subject to a Disclosure/PVG check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Giridhar Ravi, Rehab and Wellbeing Team Lead on 01463 243132 or email [e-mail].

Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at:

https://highlandhospice.org/who-we-are/current-vacancies

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].