Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Brechin; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for an Allied Health Support Worker to join the Community Rehabilitation Team based at Stracathro Hospital, Brechin, delivering services across North East Angus. The role covers inpatient and community settings, supporting elective orthopaedic rehabilitation and enabling independence at home.

The successful candidate will have experience as an AHP Support Worker (preferably Band 3) and be able to work with older adults in rehabilitation or clinical contexts,

Qualifications

• Experience as an AHP Support Worker, ideally Band 3.
• Experience working with older adults in rehabilitation or clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of occupational therapy interventions across inpatient and community settings.
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes in elective orthopaedic wards and community care settings.
• Possibility to undertake physiotherapy interventions within the community.

Skills

AHP Support Worker experience

Rehabilitation experience

Independent working

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an allied health support worker to join our Community Rehabilitation Team based at Stracathro Hospital, Brechin providing services across North East Angus. This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to develop and enhance rehabilitation services, strengthening integrated working across hospital and community settings to deliver person-centred care closer to home.

This varied post offers the opportunity to work across both inpatient and community settings. You will support patients within the elective orthopaedic wards, delivering rehabilitation programmes and assisting with assessment and intervention following elective surgery. In addition, you will hold a community rehabilitation caseload, supporting the enhanced community care support model to enable people to maximise their independence within their own homes and local communities.

The role is primarily focused on supporting the delivery of occupational therapy interventions across both inpatient and community services. There will also be opportunities to undertake physiotherapy interventions within the community.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation. You will be supported to develop your skills while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

The ideal candidate will have experience working as an AHP Support Worker, preferably at Band 3 level; experience of working with older adults in a rehabilitation or clinical setting is desirable.

This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and experience across elective orthopaedics and community rehabilitation. You will play an important role in supporting patients to regain independence following surgery, achieve their rehabilitation goals and participate in meaningful activities at home, within their local community and workplace.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation and enjoy working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would welcome your application.

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

Informal enquiries to: Susan Petrie, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. Tel: [phone] or via email [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 hours

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

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