What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Health Care Support Worker position at NHS Tayside?
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With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists based within Perth Royal Infirmary.
You will provide a supportive role to your Occupational Therapy colleagues working within MFTE/Inpatient areas at PRI. You will provide rehabilitation to the clinical caseload in a supportive role with the occupational therapist/physiotherapists. You will also undertake administrative and housekeeping duties including cleaning equipment and treatment areas. The post is based with ward teams, although this may change depending on service requirements.
Your role will include assisting with the day to day running of Inpatients wards undertaking some administrative and housekeeping duties including; infection control, monitoring and ordering of stock, collating and reporting patient statistics as well as working with patients providing them with assessment and rehabilitation. This role will require you to be a good communicator to both patients and staff both in person and on the telephone. You must be flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, organised and possess excellent IT skills.
You must have an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and have experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Education to SVQ level IV or equivalent would be advantageous and as a support worker, you will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in NHS Scotland.
Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy are committed to continued personal development through our clinical networks and are structured system of competencies/training and review is in place for support staff.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch to find out more about the job and if possible, take the opportunity of an informal visit to meet the team.
Secondment would be considered.
Informal enquiries to Terrianne Thomson, Clinical & Professional Team Manager on (01738) 473703 for more information.
Hours of work are: 37 hours
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment
Short listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists based within Perth Royal Infirmary.
You will provide a supportive role to your Occupational Therapy colleagues working within MFTE/Inpatient areas at PRI. You will provide rehabilitation to the clinical caseload in a supportive role with the occupational therapist/physiotherapists. You will also undertake administrative and housekeeping duties including cleaning equipment and treatment areas. The post is based with ward teams, although this may change depending on service requirements.
Your role will include assisting with the day to day running of Inpatients wards undertaking some administrative and housekeeping duties including; infection control, monitoring and ordering of stock, collating and reporting patient statistics as well as working with patients providing them with assessment and rehabilitation. This role will require you to be a good communicator to both patients and staff both in person and on the telephone. You must be flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, organised and possess excellent IT skills.
You must have an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and have experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Education to SVQ level IV or equivalent would be advantageous and as a support worker, you will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in NHS Scotland.
Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy are committed to continued personal development through our clinical networks and are structured system of competencies/training and review is in place for support staff.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch to find out more about the job and if possible, take the opportunity of an informal visit to meet the team.
Secondment would be considered.
Informal enquiries to Terrianne Thomson, Clinical & Professional Team Manager on (01738) 473703 for more information.
Hours of work are: 37 hours
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment
Short listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
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