Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist for a B6 position in the Major Trauma Service. The role is essential for delivering comprehensive trauma care and developing innovative rehabilitation models. Applicants must hold a BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy, be HCPC registered, and have significant postgraduate experience. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to trauma care in a highly supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Significant postgraduate experience in major trauma patient care.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care as part of the inpatient service.
• Be responsible for rotational physiotherapists and support workers.
• Lead service development and implement changes.

Skills

Clinical care experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B6 physiotherapy post in the Major Trauma Service in the QEUH. The Scottish Trauma Centre Network provides all aspects of trauma care, from the point of injury to rehabilitation, in the region. At the heart of the regional network is the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join the AHP Major Trauma Team in the South Sector of Glasgow. This post is essential to the delivery of the major trauma centre and integral to the development of the rehabilitation model to ensure it continues to be innovative in its delivery. You will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive Major Trauma service.

Responsibilities

The post holder will provide expert direct clinical care, which encompasses physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients as part of the inpatient service.

• Clinically be responsible for rotational physiotherapists and support workers
• Lead in service development and implement service change
• Participate in physiotherapy emergency on call and weekend rota
• Participate in seven‑day working

Qualifications

It is essential that you are educated to a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and registered with HCPC. You should have significant postgraduate experience with previous clinical experience in the treatment of major trauma patients and excellent communication and leadership skills.

• BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and HCPC registration
• Significant postgraduate experience in major trauma patient care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Informal contact

Gillian Davie - [e-mail], 0141 452 2945

Application Details

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHSGGC – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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