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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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Due to the continuing expansion of the service an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners within the Aberdeen City HSCP Hospital @ Home (H@H) team based on Woodend Hospital site. H@H provides hospital level acute medical care within patients own homes, over 7 days per week with a high turnover of patients.
Full and part time applications would be welcomed. Part time applicants should include their preferred working hours in their application.
The Assistants Practitioner role will be primarily to assist the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff to provide interventions to support individuals to maximise their independence.
We are looking for motivated team members, educated to SVQ level 3 or equivalent in experience to provide a high level of care to patients. Accredited Competence – SCQF Level 7 or equivalent is expected to be achieved after one year in post.
Significant previous experience within an acute setting is essential. Experience of working with at least one of frailty/respiratory/general medical patients would be desirable but training will be offered to the successful candidate.Previous experience within an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy setting would be desirable.
Time is extremely precious at the moment within the NHS, please allow us to use our time as best as we can by only applying if you meet as a minimum all of the essential elements of the person specification. You must evidence your skillset within your application.
You must be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes.
The interviews will take place in week commencing 12th June 2023. Please note that in the event that sufficient applications are received before the closing date, this post may close early
Any enquiries please contact Anne Gourlay, Team Lead, Hospital at Home 56454 anne.gourlay@nhs.scot or Elaine Leburn, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, 56055, elaine.leburn@nhs.scot or Lianne Campbell, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, 56055, lianne.campbell@nhs.scot .