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Job Opportunity: Band 3/Band 4 Therapeutic Assistant PractitionerNHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and empowered. We welcome applications from all sections of society. We support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices. Note on Criminal Records Check:Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role', appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any updates to requirements will be communicated by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information, visit:Disclosure Scotland Changes . About the RoleAre you an experienced Band 3 or Band 4 Therapeutic Assistant Practitioner seeking a new challenge? West Lothian continues to invest in community assessment and rehabilitation through our Home First programme. This initiative includes significant investment in community Allied Health Professions (AHP) teams and new funding to improve patient pathways via a community single point of contact. We are looking for experienced practitioners to join our growing team, delivering person-centered assessment and therapy across various community pathways, including pre-admission, discharge assessments, virtual community hospital wards, and step-down intermediate care facilities. Our Team and ValuesYou will join a stable, dynamic multidisciplinary team passionate about integrated working, prioritizing patient outcomes and experience. Your role will involve collaborating with inpatient colleagues to facilitate early supported discharge and provide community rehabilitation. We are a forward-thinking partnership committed to excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate patient care. Our focus is on patient safety, placing the patient at the center of all decisions, and ensuring they receive appropriate care in the right setting with the right professionals to optimize outcomes. Join UsWe invite you to become part of the West Lothian Home First story. Please note, as this is a part-time position, the salary will be pro-rata. ContactFor informal inquiries, please contact Dawn O Robertson at 01506 524 149 or .#J-18808-Ljbffr