Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner inBow Of Fife inBow Of Fife PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
NHS Scotland rvrQq6u
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of service users by providing therapeutic support in their own homes.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and learning opportunities with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff.
Autonomy in managing your own caseload allows for the development of independent assessment and treatment skills.
Regular supervision and Personal Development Plans (PDP) promote professional growth and ongoing learning.
A supportive work environment that values communication, organizational skills, and teamwork.
Working with diverse populations, particularly older adults, which can be rewarding and enriches the caregiver experience.
The Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner position in Bow Of Fife with NHS Scotland offers an opportunity for experienced healthcare support workers to join the Community Rehabilitation Teams, which serve the adult population by delivering therapeutic treatment in clients' homes. The role includes collaborating with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, managing a personal caseload, and working autonomously to assess, progress, and discharge service users, primarily older individuals. Candidates should possess an HNC/HND in Health and Social Care or equivalent, along with relevant experience in therapy support and working with the elderly.
Successful applicants will become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Regular supervision and training opportunities are provided. The role also involves travel throughout Fife, with flexibility in working locations, including potential shifts at community hospital sites. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, and the ability to work in the UK is mandatory for non-UK or Irish Nationals.
Successful applicants will become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Regular supervision and training opportunities are provided. The role also involves travel throughout Fife, with flexibility in working locations, including potential shifts at community hospital sites. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, and the ability to work in the UK is mandatory for non-UK or Irish Nationals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced HCSW’s to join our Community Rehabilitation Teams across Fife.
The Community Rehabilitation Teams provide a service to the adult population within the various localities. This will be delivered to service users within their own home or when deemed essential as an out-patient.
The primary function of this role will be to work with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff as part of the Community Rehabilitation Team to deliver therapeutic treatment programmes to service users in their own homes, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital. The post holder will also be expected to hold their own caseload, assess, progress and discharge autonomously within parameters.
You will have an HNC/HND in Health and Social Care or equivalent or SCQF level 8 e.g. Postural Stability Instructor or equivalent. Experience working as a therapy support worker would be essential. It would be essential to have experience working with older people as they are the main group of service users referred.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to have excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within the team.
Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.
There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites. The ability to travel throughout the area is essential as this is a community post.
Public Holiday working is in operation.
Interviews will be held face to face.
Bases are to be determined, but will cover throughout Fife and it would be useful to note areas of work preference on your application, e.g. Dunfermline locality / Glenrothes locality.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lorna Mackenzie, Team Manager, Community Rehabilitation Teams -
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The Community Rehabilitation Teams provide a service to the adult population within the various localities. This will be delivered to service users within their own home or when deemed essential as an out-patient.
The primary function of this role will be to work with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff as part of the Community Rehabilitation Team to deliver therapeutic treatment programmes to service users in their own homes, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital. The post holder will also be expected to hold their own caseload, assess, progress and discharge autonomously within parameters.
You will have an HNC/HND in Health and Social Care or equivalent or SCQF level 8 e.g. Postural Stability Instructor or equivalent. Experience working as a therapy support worker would be essential. It would be essential to have experience working with older people as they are the main group of service users referred.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will be expected to have excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within the team.
Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.
There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites. The ability to travel throughout the area is essential as this is a community post.
Public Holiday working is in operation.
Interviews will be held face to face.
Bases are to be determined, but will cover throughout Fife and it would be useful to note areas of work preference on your application, e.g. Dunfermline locality / Glenrothes locality.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lorna Mackenzie, Team Manager, Community Rehabilitation Teams -
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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