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We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Generic Assistant Practitioner for Rehabilitation to work in Coatbridge Rehabilitation Team. The Assistant Practioner will work within this integrated team under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
The successful applicant will possess formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health/education /social care environment, as well as short specialist courses relevant to a specific clinical area. The post holder should show awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.and knowledge of the Therapeutic process, techniques, and/or activities relevant to the client group. The ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills.Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Time management, planning, and organisational skills. Working knowledge of basic information technology, also the ability to work individually, and as part of a team to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning. A valid UK driving licence holder will be essential for this position.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list, may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes made will be in discussion with the post holder in light of the service
Informal inquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Aileen Craig at craigai@northlan.gov.uk. Tel: 01236 707155
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process
email:recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced*or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for an interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk