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. THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN An opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Practitioner based at University Hospital Ayr. What you will do: Within Station 16 we actively promote the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERAS) to allow for patients to be confidently & safely discharged home at the earliest opportunity, therefore reducing length of stay and avoiding re-admission and complications. As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner, with minimal supervision and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure all appropriate patients are working to achieve the measures within the ARISE (Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Scotland Endeavor) bundle and therefore ensuing optimum patient outcome. This requires someone who can motivate both patient and staff to embed the enhanced recovery ethos within Station 16. In addition to supporting patients to achieve the earliest possible discharge there will be a requirement to accurately support the clinical team with completion of the data set. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevant data is collected and thereafter submitted to the national ARISE database. You will be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care and will display knowledge of the organisation’s values and share the vision to take the department forward to provide safe and effective patient centered care. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: SVQ 3 qualification and relevant orthopaedic experience is essential. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 34.1 per week Shift pattern will be variable, focusing on periods of peak activity. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Dyane Reid on 01292 610555 ext 14677 or via Dyane.reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.