Occupational Therapist Assistant

3 days ago

East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom NHS Lanarkshire Full time
The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the University Hospital Hairmyres acute stroke service for an Assistant Practitioner to provide ongoing rehabilitation to patients while in hospital and supporting efficient discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Working under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
  • Undertaking baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service.
  • Implementing, adapting and progressing treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters.
  • Using specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings.
  • Discharging or transitioning care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.
About NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire is a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire.

We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our team.

What We're Looking For
  • Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health/education/social care environment, plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
  • Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
  • Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and/or activities relevant to client group.
  • Ability to apply a range of technical and practical 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.
Benefits
  • 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.
Why Join Us?

NHS Lanarkshire offers a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our team.

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