Assistant Practitioner – Older People Service
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support our AHP Team in OPSS at RAH. This role is to support the Specialist Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist within the Team. The post holder will be delegated appropriate tasks by professionally qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team members, working under their guidance in undertaking both clinical and non-clinical tasks.
It is expected that the assistant will work independently with patients, within the agreed parameters of a defined intervention plan. Training, supervision and support will be provided to enable the assistant to work within their agreed competence levels.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Permanent Contract
- Full time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern for this post are 5/7 days
Key Responsibilities
The Post holder will carry their own caseload with appropriate guidelines from senior staff.
The Assistant practitioner will plan, undertake a range of interventions and treatment plans in line with the patient’s goals to facilitate safe and efficient discharge planning. This will involve undertaking a range of identified assessments e.g. mobility assessments, balance assessments, walking aid provision, home exercise provision, potential for exercise classes as well as identifying and referring for appropriate services and equipment at home.
The assistant practitioner will also undertake required departmental duties and support the efficient running of the department.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- HNC Social/Health Care or HNC Occupational Therapy Support or SVQ 2-3
- Previous and significant experience as Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant
- The Post holder will provide evidence of previous learning and development at HNC or SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, OT Support or Clinical Support
- Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
- Accurate and effective observation skills, which can be readily translated by good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to deliver interventions as delegated by professional staff
- Basic numeric and literacy, with good personal organization skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Health/safety and risk awareness
Other
- Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Self awareness
- Driver with current license preferable.
What We Offer
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
Agenda for Change
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
