LR217209 Specialist Physiotherapist static in Oxygen service

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join their Home Oxygen team. The role includes assessing patients' oxygen needs and offers opportunities for skill development in respiratory care. Applicants should possess a degree in Physiotherapy and NHS experience, with driving considered essential for the position. Competitive part-time hours provide flexibility, with potential future increases.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health Care and Professions Council.
• Recent NHS clinical experience, particularly in respiratory care.
• Experience in chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals for home oxygen needs.
• Support existing patients and review cases.
• Develop skills in the Home Oxygen Service.

Skills

Health Care and Professions Council registration

NHS clinical experience

Teamworking

Respiratory care expertise

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Band 6)

Location: Cystic Fibrosis/Home Oxygen, ARI, Aberdeen

Hours: 14.8 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday (possible to spread over 3 days after discussion). There may be an opportunity to increase hours to 18.5 in the future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work within the Home Oxygen team at ARI.

Applicants should have a degree in Physiotherapy, be registered with the Health Care and Professions Council, and have recent NHS clinical experience, particularly in respiratory care and chronic disease management. Team working experience is beneficial.

The post involves assessing individuals for home oxygen needs, supporting existing patients, and reviewing cases. It offers a chance to develop skills in the Home Oxygen Service, with additional experience possible in Cystic Fibrosis and other respiratory outpatient services. The caseload includes inpatient, outpatient, domiciliary, and virtual (nearme) cases.

Driving is essential due to the nature of the role.

The post will include out-of-hours work.

The Physiotherapy Department provides a supportive environment with supervision, appraisal, and in-service training. Flexible working hours may be considered.

For informal enquiries, contact Margaret MacLeod or Derek Nicol at 01224 559569.

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NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, and is committed to a positive, supportive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values.