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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
An exciting opportunity for a band 3 support worker has become available within NHS Lothian, St John’s Hospital. This post will be based within the rehabilitation ward where we provide assessment and rehabilitation to adults and older people.
Person centred, goal focussed input is provided to facilitate safe discharge home from hospital. The post holder will be allocated a delegated patient caseload by the qualified therapists, to implement and modify existing treatment plans within scope of practice. You will be required to work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including a range of community services.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to complete clinical and non-clinical duties together with service development activities. Regular training, supervision and support will be provided to enable the post holder to work within their agreed competence levels.
Within NHS Lothian, we work to a 7 day service meaning you will be required to work weekends, as per rota (1 day, Sat or Sun every 6 weeks). Due to service demands with the rehab therapy team, we are asking for the applicant to work Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Susan Brown 01506 524135 or email susan.l.brown@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk