Generic Assistant Practitioner – Hospital

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, and implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters. Duties may vary depending on the care group, department or assigned area of work.

Qualifications:

• 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 a specific clinical area.
• Full driving licence holder.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• 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 is 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

Salary will be pro‑rata.

This role will be based in Hospital @ Home.

Working pattern: 3 over 7.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Join us and discover a supportive environment where you can 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 the 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.

For more information on the role, please refer to the inner Job Description. For further information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, refer to our information pack or recruitment webpage.

Marian Ward, Team Leader – mara.

Recruitment Administrator – lynn. (please include the job title and reference number in your email).