Assistant Practitioner - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.


To provide a high quality, person centred AHP (Allied Health Professional) service by facilitating patients function to achieve a safe and timeous discharge from acute settings, with signposting to relevant services when further intervention/rehabilitation is required.

The service strives to provide an efficient and effective service, which is underpinned with a robust evidence base where available.


Your duties will be:


Is legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including direct and indirect patient care, within scope of practice.


Gains valid consent for each intervention and has the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent.

Assists the physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy team in the rehabilitation of patients to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential.


Manages own caseload and is responsible for assessing patient progress and reporting back to the physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist where required.

Treats patients individually or in a group in a ward, gym or ADL (activities of daily living) suite environment.


Informal Contact:
Lynsey Thomson, AHP Team Lead,

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