Assistant Practitioner Physiotherapy

NHS National Services Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at NHS Scotland for a motivated individual to join the MSK Physiotherapy Service as an Assistant Practitioner. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload under supervision and support departmental operations, offering a chance to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an SVQ 3 or HNC.
• Relevant skills and experience in a rehabilitation/exercise-based setting are required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of patients under supervision of a senior physiotherapist.
• Assist with administrative tasks and day-to-day operations of the Physiotherapy Department.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

HNC in relevant field

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our MSK Physiotherapy Service as an Assistant Practitioner.

The successful applicant will manage their own caseload of patients with the support and supervision of a senior physiotherapist. They will also assist with administrative tasks and the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Department.

Applicants must hold an SVQ 3 or HNC or have relevant skills and experience working in a rehabilitation and/or exercise-based setting.

This is a permanent part-time post of 18.5 hours per week, to be worked over 3 or 4 days.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential and, though a pool car may be available, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

Informal enquiries to : Heather Taylor, integrated team manager, 01408 664016
Lorna Whiteman, professional lead, 01408 664027

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

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