Trauma & Orthopaedics Assistant Practitioner – Band 4

NHS Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

Generous NHS pension

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at University Hospital Wishaw. The role requires one Saturday every four weeks as part of a rolling rota, with additional shifts to cover annual leave and sickness.

You will manage a delegated clinical caseload, assess, progress and discharge patients, and plan a range of therapeutic activities in line with set protocols. A driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence (UK/EU/EEA) and relevant health/ social care qualification.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic process, techniques and activities.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Manage a delegated clinical caseload of patients.
• Assess, implement, progress treatment and discharge per protocols.
• Plan and prioritise delegated patient caseload.

Skills

Driving licence

Therapeutic process knowledge

Health legislation awareness

Education

HNC in healthcare, education or social care or SVQ III in healthcare

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team at University Hospital Wishaw. The role requires one Saturday every four weeks as part of a rolling rota, with additional shifts to cover annual leave and sickness.

You will manage a delegated clinical caseload, assess, progress and discharge patients, and plan a range of therapeutic activities in line with set protocols. A driving licence is required.