Assistant Practitioner – Generic Therapy

Part time may be considered for job share

An exciting opportunity has arisen within ICST EK for a Band 4 healthcare support worker, working across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will have experience of working in physiotherapy or relevant clinical area, or have relevant qualifications such as physiology and anatomy, therapeutic exercise, treatment planning and working with relevant patient groups. They will have a keen interest in developing assessment skills and enjoy working as part of a team. The successful candidate will also have a clear understanding of occupational therapy and be keen to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

A car driver with a full UK/EU driving licence plus access to their own car is essential.

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.

Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please feel free to contact Jennifer Houston on 07811673576 , Jennifer.Houston@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk for more information.

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact anne.osho@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.

‘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 who 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 interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence

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

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