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AHP Assistant and Rehabilitation Assistant Opportunities
Band 2 plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Flexible, between 15 and 25 hours per week
The Opportunity
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and people-focused individual looking to start or develop a career in healthcare? The State Hospital is recruiting to two Band 2 assistant opportunities that support patients through therapeutic activity, rehabilitation and person-centred care.
Depending on the post, you may work within the Allied Health Professions team or the Skye Centre rehabilitation team. Both roles offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, build valuable skills and make a meaningful contribution to patients’ recovery and quality of life. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Our Opportunities
AHP Assistant | Rehabilitation Assistant |
Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Arts Therapists and other healthcare professionals to support therapeutic interventions, treatment programmes and activity-based tasks. | Join the Skye Centre team to support patients to take part in social, recreational, educational and therapeutic activities that promote wellbeing, confidence and rehabilitation. |
To be eligible, you must:
Live in North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, West Lothian, or the Scottish Borders
Be a parent, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Unemployed for at least 4 months
- Lone parent
- Parent(s) or child(ren) with disabilities
- Parent aged 25 or under
- From an ethnic minority family
- Family with three or more children
- Youngest child is under 1 year old
- Be able to attend PMVA Level 2 training for one week on a full-time basis (36 Hours)
What You’ll Do
- Support patients to participate in planned therapeutic, functional, recreational and social activities.
- Encourage engagement and build positive, respectful relationships that support recovery.
- Assist healthcare professionals with programmes, sessions and patient-centred interventions.
- Prepare equipment, resources, activity spaces or treatment areas as required.
- Work closely with nursing, rehabilitation, AHP and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Observe and report relevant changes in a patient’s wellbeing or presentation.
- Help maintain a safe, secure, welcoming and supportive environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Communicate effectively and can build positive relationships.
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Treat people with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Are reliable, flexible and willing to learn.
- Can follow established guidance, procedures and security requirements.
- Have an interest in supporting recovery, rehabilitation and person-centred care.
Previous experience in healthcare, social care, community support or a therapeutic setting would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applications from people with the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive induction and role-specific training.
- Ongoing learning, supervision and development opportunities.
- Experience within a unique and specialist healthcare environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside a range of experienced professionals.
- A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful contribution to patient care and rehabilitation.
How to Apply
Please indicate within your application whether you are interested in the AHP Assistant role, the Rehabilitation Assistant role, or would like to be considered for both opportunities.
Closing date: 11.59pm on 5 November 2026
Informal enquiries: Sharlene McVey – Sharlene.mcvey@nhs.scot or 01555 842082
Application queries: tsh.jobs@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
Right to Work –
To work in the UK, you must have valid permission granted by UK Visas and Immigration. NHS Scotland Boards check this as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through visas or settled/pre-settled status. For details, visit the GOV.UK website.
Some posts may allow sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, but only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets salary thresholds. Please note: The State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. It is essential that you confirm your right to work before applying.
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