An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant practitioner to support the Pulmonary Rehab Service.
You will work as part of Intermediate Care and Support Services (ICASS) delivering Community Pulmonary Rehab Physiotherapy as part of NHS Fife Community Services.
This service delivers sessions in St Andrews, Cupar and Glenrothes localities. The Pulmonary Rehab Service is lead by a Band 7 Physiotherapist and this post holder will be managed by a Band 6 Physiotherapist.
You should have an SVQ 4 in health or relevant HND. If not held then the post holder should be working towards a qualification at SCQF level 8 e.g. HND, SVQ4 in Health related subject, Postural Stability Instructor or equivalent or be willing to undertake the relevant education to meet the educational requirements of this post.
Experience of working in Pulmonary Rehabilitation or fitness/exercise would be beneficial.
The skills you require are experience of running groups and carrying out treatment programmes. Excellent observational skills and being able to engage patients in activity understanding the limits of their conditions.
You must be able to work independently and hold your own caseload. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are therefore vital.
The ability to travel throughout the area is essential to delivering this service.
Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities
We welcome enquiries to discuss the post and pattern of working. We also actively encourage visits to the team to understand the role and its responsibilities.
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