About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
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To work under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
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Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service.
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Implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters.
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Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings.
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Discharge or transition care within agreed protocols and defined parameters.
Duties may vary depending on the care group / department or assigned area of work.
The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Please note this post is Part Time post - 30 hours.
In this key role, you will:
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Responsible for a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows clearly defined parameters.
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Assess, implement, progress treatment and discharge in accordance with agreed protocols and parameters.
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Plan and prioritise delegated patient caseload.
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Plan and organise a range of therapeutic activities/clinics
What You'll Bring:
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HNC in healthcare, education or social cares or SVQ III in healthcare, education or social care or equivalent experience in a health, education or social care environment.
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Short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
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Full driving licence holder.
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Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
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A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Galiene Cochrane, Team Leader via [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
