About The Organisation

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.

The Role

Are you passionate about person-centred care and supporting people living with long-term health conditions?
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our expanding Energy Limiting Conditions (ELC) Specialist Team as a Band 4 AHP Assistant Practitioner.
Our team supports individuals with conditions such as ME/CFS, POTS, Long Covid, and other energy-limiting conditions. We take a holistic, empowering approach, helping people understand and manage their symptoms, build confidence, and improve quality of life.
The successful candidate will be provided with a structured and dedicated training period to help integration into the team. Following this, working under the supervision of registered AHP staff, you will deliver treatment plans, support rehabilitation and self-management goals, and assist with safe and effective care planning. You will play a key role in supporting patients through the emotional and psychological challenges of adapting to life with a long-term condition.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:
• HNC in Healthcare, Education, or Social Care; or SVQ III in Healthcare, Education, or Social Care; or equivalent experience in a health, education, or social care environment
• Short courses relevant to this clinical role
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning
• You will have the adaptability to work in different environments, including, clinic setting, community settings and people's homes, therefore it is essential that you are a car driver.
If you are motivated, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you

In this key role, you will:

• Responsible for a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows a clear clinical protocol.
• Implements, evaluates and modifies Occupational Therapy treatment interventions.
• Plan and prioritise patient caseload.
• Plan and organise a range of therapeutic activities and deliver prescribed education sessions to selected groups of patients.

What You'll Bring:

• 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.
  
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Paulina Raniszewska, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, via paulina.raniszewska@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk OR 07979530697

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.