Technical Instructor

NHS Tayside; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Assistant for their palliative care team. This role involves working alongside Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams, providing rehabilitative activities in the community, and supporting patients’ daily needs. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to personal development are essential. Opportunities for continued professional development are available in this unique role focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients with complex needs. Salary is £30,353‑£33,016 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Required to achieve mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
• Must comply with the Code of Conduct throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support rehabilitation programs and discharge planning for patients.
• Participate in clinical supervision and promote patient-centered care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in patient care

Ability to work as part of a team

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.

Macmillan Day Care Unit / Roxburghe House, RVH, Dundee

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Part time (22.2 hours per week) Salary Scale: £30,353‑£33,016 pro rata

An extremely exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team providing specialist palliative care based within Roxburghe House, Royal Victoria Hospital. Roxburghe House is a purpose‑built unit offering care and rehabilitation services to patients with complex palliative care needs. In this unique role the post holder will work as part of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams within Roxburghe House, Macmillan Day Care Unit and outreach in the community, visiting patients in their own homes and carrying out rehabilitative activities within the local community.

This role is diverse and allows the post holder to develop and consolidate skills in both disciplines. Opportunities include undertaking rehabilitation programmes, supporting discharge planning, prevention of admission to hospital and supporting quality of life initiatives alongside caring for patients and attending to their daily needs.

In order to fully integrate into the team, the post holder will be required to participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and to promote patient centred care. Excellent communication skills and evidence of relevant personal development are essential. The post would offer opportunities for continued professional development.

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.

Contact

Informal Enquiries To

Diane Johnston, Macmillan Specialist OT 01382 423132 (extension 40804)

Jenny Baines, Macmillan Specialist Physiotherapist 01382 423132 (extension 40804)

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