Generic Assistant Practitioner – Hospital

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Generic Assistant Practitioner – Hospital postholder will work under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service and implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters. You will use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient‑centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings and discharge or transition care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.

Duties may vary depending on the care group/department or assigned area of work.

• HNC in healthcare, education or social care or SVQ III in healthcare, education or social care or equivalent experience in a health, education or social care environment.
• Short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Full driving licence holder (UK/EU/EEA).

• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the therapeutic process, techniques and/or activities relevant to client group.
• Basic assessment skills.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.
• Full valid driving licence required to travel across Lanarkshire.

It would be great if you also have breadth of experience of therapy or rehabilitation/re‑ablement in a health, education or social care environment.

Permanent, Part Time – 28.5 hours. This is a part‑time post and the salary will be pro‑rata.

This role will be based in Hospital king pattern: 3 days over 7 days.

Applicants shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Please contact Mari Ward, Team Leader on mari. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on lynn  (please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave, increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work‑life balance policies and procedures.

NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both your working and personal life, including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Additional information for applicants:
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. If there is a high level of interest the advert may close early. Follow instructions to apply via Jobtrain.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive based on their skills, knowledge and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation or care experience. Care‑experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings. Candidates should provide original responses to all questions within the application form. The use of AI or automated tools is discouraged.

By submitting your application you confirm that all answers are your own work.

NHS Lanarkshire 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. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance. All Band 1 and 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.