Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Irvine is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner to join the North Community Rehabilitation Team. This role involves providing rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, working alongside qualified healthcare staff. Candidates should have relevant experience and a healthcare SVQ at level 3 or above. A full UK driving licence is essential. This permanent part-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and skills in delivering rehabilitation within either occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
• An appropriate healthcare SVQ at level 3 or above is required for this post.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-complex physical rehabilitation and falls screening.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering adult community rehabilitation.
• Carry your own caseload and monitor patient progress.
• Screen/assess patients and implement treatment programmes.

Job description

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

Position

Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner within the North Community Rehabilitation Team based at the Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Hours and Shift Pattern

22.3 hours – days are negotiable. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What you will do

Job Purpose

• We are looking for a suitably experienced health care support worker to join our team to provide non-complex physical rehabilitation and falls screening within North Ayrshire.
• The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team who deliver adult community rehabilitation in North Ayrshire; the caseload is predominately older adults who are experiencing reduced function, falls and frailty.
• You will work autonomously as part of a team delivering Rehabilitation and falls screening to individuals in their own homes.
• To carry your own caseload and monitor patient progress within scope of practice; work is supervised by qualified Nursing or AHP staff.
• To screen/assess patients and initiate and implement treatment programmes according to protocols and pathways set up by qualified Nursing or AHP staff.
• Work without direct supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing qualified Nursing or AHP staff of any possible deviations from protocols/pathway.
• To support qualified nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff with patients during visits and undertake appropriate delegated tasks.
• To support the operation of the team by undertaking administration and data entry tasks.

Further information

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience

• You will have relevant experience and skills in delivering rehabilitation within either occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
• An appropriate healthcare SVQ at level 3 or above is required for this post.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Joanna Plaine, Team Lead at [contact details not included].

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