263976 Physiotherapist (KA)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Physiotherapy Services in Edinburgh is seeking a Band 5 physiotherapist to join our acute adult therapy service on a rotational basis.

The role covers General Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Acute Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Out-patients, Neurosurgery, Stroke and more, with a 5/7 day pattern including weekend work every 8 weeks; 36 hours per week, temporary for seven months.

Qualifications

• Band 5 physiotherapist (rotational).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multi-professional teams.
• Strong assessment and discharge planning abilities across acute specialties.
• Willingness to participate in weekend working on a 5/7 pattern every 8 weeks.
• Experience in acute adult therapy services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy treatment planning, goal setting and discharge planning.
• Provide concise professional advice and work with multi-professional teams.
• Participate in a 5/7 day working pattern including weekend work every 8 weeks.
• Rotate across General Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Acute Medicine, Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Out-patients, Neurosurgery and Stroke.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Decision-making

Education

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

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NHS LOTHIAN

Physiotherapy Services

Band 5 physiotherapist (rotational)

36hrs/week temporary 7 months

Royal Infirmary and Western General Hospitals, Edinburgh

We are looking for motivated proactive Physiotherapists to join our acute adult therapy service.

Rotational Posts Include

• General Critical Care
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Acute Medicine
• Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
• Respiratory
• Out-patients
• Neurosurgery
• Stroke
• Medicine of the Elderly
• Major Trauma

You Will Have

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide concise professional advice and the ability to work in liaison with multi-professional teams.
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills to deliver physiotherapy treatment planning, goal setting and discharge planning in a range of specialities.
• A confident and assertive outlook to facilitate ongoing service development within a proactive and energetic department.

You Will

• Undergo training and receive support to enable your participation in overnight on call and weekend working
• Participate in a 5/7 day working pattern which includes Saturday and Sunday working every 8 weeks

These posts offer a varied and interesting case mix. The department offers individual professional development through regular CPD opportunities and individualised appraisal with the NHS-wide Turas system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative service, and take an integral part in service review and development.