OT and PT Assistant Practitioner

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 and will support disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country, which is handled by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on checks and responsibilities is available in the vacancy information.

OT and PT Assistant Practitioner

36 Hours - Permanent

This post will be based at Astley Ainslie Hospital and will require weekend working and public holidays as part of a rota system.

• Support the delivery of home-based rehabilitation services as part of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, including the design and implementation of an Enhanced Rehabilitation Service to augment existing community rehabilitation pathways.
• Assist in providing rehabilitation that historically has been delivered in inpatient settings, now provided in a home-based environment seven days a week.
• Work as a key member of the Enhanced Rehabilitation team with a commitment to collaborative working, high-quality interventions, and a person-centred approach.
• Develop skills across rehabilitation for a range of medical conditions, problem solving, quality improvement, and team building.
• Engage in personal and professional development with access to relevant training opportunities.
• Adhere to required regulatory and safeguarding processes, including PVG Scheme membership/record; where not currently a member, apply for Disclosure Scotland clearance before starting in post.
• Communicate with stakeholders and colleagues, including arranging discussions as needed.

• Commitment to collaborative working and a focus on delivering high-quality rehabilitation interventions.
• Ability to work with and support people to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Willingness to work across home-based rehabilitation pathways and adapt to a rota that includes weekends and public holidays.
• PVG Scheme membership/record or the ability to obtain clearance as a condition of employment.
• Good communication skills and a person-centred approach to care.

Please contact Lynda Nattress, Physiotherapy Team Lead, by email tresst to arrange a discussion.