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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.
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 assist Physiotherapy staff/department in the continuing care of selected patients, perform specific housekeeping duties relating to the department and equipment, and undertake certain administration duties.
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:
Essential Criteria
Understanding of the role of the Physiotherapy Assistant
Education to Standard Grade or equivalent
Willingness to learn, as the job requires theoretical and practical training
Relevant experience of caring for or assisting individuals to regain physical function
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office programmes
Excellent house-keeping, administrative and organisational skills
Basic knowledge of health & safety awareness
Desirable criteria
Health or social care related SVQ or recognised fitness industry qualification
HNC / HND
Experience working as a physiotherapy assistant
Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting or rehabilitation setting
Understanding of the ageing process and common orthopaedic and older adult health conditions
Knowledge of rehabilitation aids e.g. walking aids, standing aids
Qualification / knowledge / experience relating to dementia / delirium
Mandatory training requirements
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Moving & handling
Violence and Aggression Awareness or Breakaway techniques as appropriate
Fire safety
eLearning modules as per NHS Ayrshire & Arran mandatory training policy
Healthcare Support Workers Induction Standards
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:
Car ownership is desirable to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Georgie Garrick, Physiotherapy Team Lead, University Hospital Crosshouse Tel: 01563 521133 pager 3018 or email
Georgie.Garrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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