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An opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the in-patient specialist rehabilitation service. The team provides multi disciplinary assessment and intensive rehabilitation for adults who have a range of conditions including supporting people with traumatic/acquired brain injury and progressive/complex neurological conditions. The team are based within the Bellfield Centre in Stirling and also in-reach to see patients within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will help further develop this service. The successful applicants will provide patient care and rehabilitation under the guidance of the therapists in the team. The team includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology and dietetics as well as nursing colleagues. Therapy Assistant Practitioners are a valued and highly respected part of the service and are key to delivering rehab programmes.
The applicant should be able to prioritise fluctuating workloads and be flexible in a busy environment. They should have the ability to move between bases in Bellfield and FVRH depending on demand.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Informal enquiries are very welcome from anyone who may be interested in these posts and wants to know more. Please contact Anne-Marie Irving; AHP Coordinator; annemarie.irving@nhs.scot or 01324 566591, or Linda Stevenson: Team Lead; linda.stevenson@nhs.scot or 01786 454618
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.