LR225497 -Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Frailty

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist in Frailty to provide safe and effective care within a multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for line managing staff and assisting with early discharges. The ideal candidate will have a physiotherapy degree and strong leadership skills. This full-time permanent role involves 37 hours per week, with opportunities to significantly impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a skilled physiotherapist with experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong leadership skills for managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective care collaboratively.
• Develop relationships within the physiotherapy team.
• Line manage and performance manage staff.

Skills

Collaborative working

Pressure management

Effective communication

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

Physiotherapist in Frailty

Based primarily in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Permanent post 37 hours per week

Band 7

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to provide safe and effective care.
• Assist with early discharges as a core member of the MDT.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Physiotherapy team, the MDT on the wards and other professional groups and services across NHS Grampian.
• Play an integral role in assisting teams and colleagues to confidently apply the home first principles.
• Core part of our weekend frailty service at commencement of this post.
• Line manage and performance manage a team of staff.
• Collaborate to ensure the delivery and embedding of change.
• Work well under pressure and be able to challenge the multi-disciplinary team constructively to ensure safe and appropriate patient care is offered at all times.

Additional Information for Candidates

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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Contact

Lead Physiotherapist: Alex MacKenzie, 01224 554678, [e-mail]

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist: Sarah Hughson, 01224 555794, [e-mail]

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.