LR211959 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Trauma Orthopaedics

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Trauma Orthopaedics for a Band 7 position at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role involves delivering physiotherapy services, managing teams, and contributing to service development in a Major Trauma Centre. Candidates should have significant experience in acute settings and knowledge of complex orthopaedic trauma.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of trauma orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services across the trauma orthopaedic unit.
• Manage a team covering orthopaedic and plastic surgery wards.
• Contribute to service development and redesign.

Skills

Complex orthopaedic trauma

Team management

Clinical education

Education

Significant experience at Band 6 level or above

Job description

LR211959 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Trauma Orthopaedics

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute physiotherapy team for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to be part of the Orthopaedic Trauma unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI), the largest hospital in Grampian. ARI is a Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland and the ECMO centre for Scotland, with close links to universities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services across the trauma orthopaedic unit.
• Manage a team covering 2 orthopaedic wards and a plastic surgery ward.
• Develop working relationships with existing teams.
• Contribute to service development and redesign.
• Lead and contribute to the orthopaedic trauma weekend rota.
• Provide clinical education and assessment of physiotherapy students.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in an acute healthcare setting.
• Sound knowledge of complex orthopaedic trauma.

Additional Information

This is a permanent 0.4 WTE Band 7 Physiotherapist position. For informal enquiries, contact:

• Alex Mackenzie, Lead Physiotherapist, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Sarah Hughson, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity. Applications should be completed via Jobtrain, not by CV. Ensure your email address is accurate for correspondence. The application deadline is midnight on the specified closing date.

Additional Details

• Post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone; entrants are responsible for associated costs.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 residents across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, committed to fostering a positive, respectful workplace environment.