Overview
Generic Therapy Healthcare Support Worker role at NHS Borders.
An enthusiastic, confident individual is required to join our Therapy team within the Borders General Hospital. You will be expected to provide therapeutic interventions to patients with a variety of conditions, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist. The post will involve working closely with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams to assess/treat service users with the aim of maximising independence and facilitating prompt discharge where appropriate. You will also complete administrative tasks relevant to patient care.
Responsibilities
* Provide therapeutic interventions to patients under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist.
* Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to assess and treat service users, aiming to maximise independence and facilitate discharge when appropriate.
* Complete administrative tasks relevant to patient care.
Requirements and considerations
* Enthusiastic, confident individual required to join the Therapy team.
* Role may involve pre-employment checks and suitability assessments as part of UK employment requirements.
* For more information about pre-employment checks and UK work eligibility, see the GOV.UK guidance and local HR contacts.
* To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the country; this is checked as part of pre-employment checks.
* NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity; applications from all sections of society are welcome.
Other information
* Location: Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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