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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 To work under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals. Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified service. Implement, adapt and progress treatment programmes within agreed protocols and defined parameters. Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes across a variety of clinical settings. 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 week days. In This Key Role, You Will Responsible for a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows clearly defined parameters. Assess, implement, progress treatment and discharge in accordance with agreed protocols and parameters. Plan and prioritise delegated patient caseload. Plan and organise a range of therapeutic activities/clinics Deliver prescribed education sessions including patient/carer advice to selected groups of patients. What You'll Bring 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. Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area. Knowledge of the therapeutic process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group. Basic assessment skills. Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills. What We Offer As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including: Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays Generous NHS pension scheme Annual incremental salary progression Paid sick leave increasing with length of service 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 Tracey Shaw, Team Leader on [email protected] If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Jessica Murphy, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]

What you’ll do

The role involves working under the supervision of registered therapy staff to assist patients in achieving rehabilitation goals. Key duties include conducting baseline assessments, implementing treatment programmes, and managing a delegated clinical caseload.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an HNC or SVQ III in healthcare, education, or social care, or equivalent experience. Required knowledge includes health legislation, therapeutic processes, and basic assessment skills.

Benefits

• Annual Leave • NHS Pension Scheme • Annual Incremental Salary Progression • Paid Sick Leave • NHS Discounts

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Baseline Assessments
• Treatment Implementation
• Patient Rehabilitation
• Clinical Caseload Management
• Patient Education
• Therapeutic Techniques
• Care Transitioning
• Patient Centred Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector