Generic Assistant Practitioner - Rehabilitation - Vascular

The RoleDutiesAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the University Hospital Hairmyres, West of Scotland Vascular Service for an assistant practitioner to provide ongoing rehabilitation to patients while in hospital and supporting efficient discharge planning. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic AHP Assistant Practitioner who has experience of working within a rehabilitation setting. Duties will include:working 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.Implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters.Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings.Discharge or transition care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringQualifications And ExperienceHNC in healthcare, education or social cares 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.Knowledge and SkillsAwareness 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 teamAbility to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence.The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder from time to time may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes made will be in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.Appointments are subject to Disclosure Scotland and Occupational Health checks.It would be great if you also haveBreadth of experience of therapy or rehabilitation / re-ablement in a health, education or social care environmentContract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in Occupational Therapy within University Hospital Hairmyres.The working pattern for this role TBC.Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Laura Lambie, Occupational Therapy Team Lead on laura.lambie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on Marion.Bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.