MSK Physiotherapist - Rotational

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist for a rotational role across Ayrshire hospitals. This position includes direct clinical care, MSK patient management, and participation in service development projects. Ideal candidates possess a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Additional skills in teamwork and clinical knowledge are essential. The role offers 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday, requiring UK car access.

Qualifications

• Wide range of clinical and non-clinical experience transferable to this post.
• Evidence of good MSK clinical knowledge is essential.
• Experience of strong individual and team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Participate in quality service delivery and development.
• Engage in MSK patient management and service development projects.

Skills

Good MSK clinical knowledge

Individual and team working skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Compassionate

Education

Diploma/BSc/MSc Physiotherapy

Current Health Care professions Council registration

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MSK Physiotherapist - Rotational based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Musculoskeletal (MSK) Band 5 Physiotherapist within our MSK Physiotherapy Team at NHS Ayrshire & Arran rotating between Ayrshire Central Hospital Irvine, Crosshouse Hospital and Ayr Hospital, MSK Physiotherapy departments. This post offers nine month band 5 rotations within the specialism of MSK with the scope for quality self and therefore service development, through MSK patient management, in service training and development and participation in quality improvement projects.

You will provide direct clinical care that encompasses Physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting to MSK Physiotherapy in NHS Ayrshire & Arran, and support and participate in quality service delivery and development.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Diploma/BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
• Current Health Care professions Council registration
• Wide range of clinical and non –clinical experience transferable to this post. Evidence of good MSK clinical knowledge
• Experience of strong individual and team working skills. Well motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

UK Driving Licence/Car Access:

A UK car licence/car access is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Jenni Hopley MSK Physiotherapy NorthTeam Lead [e-mail] Telephone number 01294 323 192

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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