Trauma & Orthopaedic Assistant Practitioner — Clinical Impact

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Annual leave 35 days

Salary progression

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is offering a Band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner role based at University Hospital Wishaw. You will work on a rolling rota, delivering care within a fast‑paced Trauma and Orthopaedic service as part of an Allied Health Professional team.

The role includes a Saturday shift every four weeks and potential extra shifts to cover leave and sickness. Applicants should hold an HNC or SVQ III in health/social care, have a driving licence, and be able to operate within defined clinical

Qualifications

• HNC or SVQ III in relevant health/social care field required.
• Experience handling delegated clinical caseloads per protocol.
• Driving licence is required (UK/EU/EEA).

Responsibilities

• Manage a delegated clinical caseload within defined parameters.
• Assess, implement, progress and discharge treatment per protocols.
• Plan and prioritise the delegated patient caseload.
• Organise a range of therapeutic activities/clinics.

Skills

Clinical caseload management

Therapeutic techniques

Driving licence

Health legislation awareness

Education

HNC in healthcare, education or social care

SVQ III in healthcare, education or social care

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is offering a Band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner role based at University Hospital Wishaw. You will work on a rolling rota, delivering care within a fast‑paced Trauma and Orthopaedic service as part of an Allied Health Professional team.

The role includes a Saturday shift every four weeks and potential extra shifts to cover leave and sickness. Applicants should hold an HNC or SVQ III in health/social care, have a driving licence, and be able to operate within defined clinical