Overview
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position
Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner within the North Community Rehabilitation Team based at the Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre at Ayrshire Central Hospital.
Hours And Shift Pattern
22.3 hours days are negotiable
This post is offered on a permanent basis
Job Purpose / What you will do
We are looking for a suitably experienced health care support worker to join our team to provide non-complex physical rehabilitation and falls screening within North Ayrshire. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team whom deliver adult community rehabilitation in North Ayrshire; the case load is predominately older adults who are experiencing reduced function, falls and frailty. You will work autonomously as part of a team delivering Rehabilitation and falls screening to individuals in their own homes. To carry your own caseload and monitor patient progress within scope of practice, work is supervised by qualified Nursing or AHP staff. To screen/assess patients and initiate and implement treatment programmes according to protocols and pathways set up by qualified Nursing or AHP staff, work without direct supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing qualified Nursing or AHP staff of any possible deviations from protocols/pathway. To support qualified nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff with patients during visits and undertake appropriate delegated tasks. To support the operation of the team by undertaking administration and data entry tasks.
Further information
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
You will have relevant experience and skills in delivering rehabilitation within either occupational therapy or physiotherapy. An appropriate healthcare SVQ at level 3 or above is required for this post. Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership is essential to this role.
Contact
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Joanna Plaine, Team Lead at or on 01294 323522
Additional Information For Candidates
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Eligibility & Sponsorship
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, update your JobTrain profile. For vacancies requiring a driving licence this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to check entitlement to work in the UK. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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