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Please note this post is a Development opportunity for 12 months and is only open to current NHS Ayrshire and Arran Staff
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
To work autonomously as part of the AHP team, the post holder will provide a high standard of care to patients who have been delegated to them by Registered Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Staff. They will assess patients and carry their own caseload, initiating and implementing treatment programmes according to protocols and pathways set by registered staff, monitoring patient progress within scope of practice. They will work without direct supervision, reporting patient progress and informing registered AHP staff of any deviations from protocol/pathways. The post holder is also responsible for monitoring, replenishing, and ordering stock and supplies.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- Previous experience working as a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Support Worker
- Able to work, and demonstrate knowledge at a NVQ3 level plus knowledge skills development , group work . Majority of work will be of a non – routine level, with theoretical knowledge to back this up. This work will be of deploma equivalent
- Current UK Driving Licence (essential)
- An understanding of relevant health conditions
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with people as part of a team
- Ability to work in isolation without direct supervision
- Ability to work independently using own initiative
- Ability to work closely with people in various settings with a variety of physical or mental health issues
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
- Digital Literacy skills
- Ability to prioritise and carry out assigned tasks effectively
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Full UK licence is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Jakki.mclellan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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