AHP Support Practitioner, Fort William

Job Description

Post Title: AHP Support Practitioner
Service: Dietetics Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy
Location: Fort William Health Centre
Hours: 14.4 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Band 4 £10,822 - £11,772 p.a. (£31,492 - £34,254 pro rata)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Sheila Lowther Tel: 07801 447906, Email: sheila.lowther2@highland.gov.uk or Ailie Surtees Tel: 07909 897334

Job Purpose:

• The postholder will be expected to independently manage a designated caseload of individuals defined as ‘non-complex’ providing assessment and interventions on behalf of a Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and or Speech and Language Therapist within predetermined guidelines.
• Supervision will be available from a registered Therapist.
• Individuals identified as complex will be managed by a registered Therapist.
• The service provided should be consistent with both local and national standards.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• SVQ 3, HNC, Professional Development Award (PDA) or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development; or experience and ability to undertake qualification during the first two years of employment (may be distance learning).

• Means to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the service.   

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.