Astley Ainslie Hospital
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Post: Therapist Assistant Practitioner Wheelchair and Seating
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An opportunity has arisen for a Therapist Assistant Practitioner to join the Wheelchair & Seating Services therapist team at the SMART (Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology) Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. The SMART Centre () provides highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services across Fife, Borders and Lothian
The post holder will be allocated a delegated patient caseload by the qualified AHP and be expected to work independently within clinics, hospital or domiciliary, patient focused assessment and provision or modifying existing treatment plans. Knowledge of wheelchairs and seating would be an advantage but training will be provided if required.
Support qualified AHP staff, providing an active clinical role within the specialist clinical area as guided by the registered practitioner.
The advert is for 1 Full-time Post
Contact for informal discussion:
Catherine Robertson, WSS Therapist Team Lead, 0131 537 9474, on@.
Emma Purdie, WSS Advanced Practitioner, 0131 537 9446. @.
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