Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the team in Golspie. This role involves providing care for both older and younger adults with complex needs, assisting in the Physiotherapy Department's daily operations, and supporting the development of junior staff. Applicants must have a UK approved physiotherapy degree and excellent communication skills. NHS experience is preferred, and a driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• High standard of clinical expertise in assessment and management of older and younger adults with complex needs.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of medical, neurological and orthopaedic conditions for adults with complex needs.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Department.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

UK approved degree in physiotherapy

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.

Overview

The East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Service is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the team. The post holder will be based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital but will be required to provide support to our sister community hospital in Bonar Bridge during periods of leave.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical expertise in the assessment and management of both older and younger adults with complex needs. The post-holder will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, in both the inpatient and community settings, dealing with a range of medical, neurological and orthopaedic conditions. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

The post-holder will assist their Physiotherapy colleagues with the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Department, including the professional development of junior staff, support workers and students. Evidence of ongoing professional development is expected, and knowledge of NHS policies and procedures is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a UK approved degree / honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent and be registered with HCPC. Previous NHS experience would be desirable. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required. This is a permanent post of up to 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Leader, Tel: [phone] or Lorna Whiteman, Professional Lead, Tel: [phone].

Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Be part of the multidisciplinary team in inpatient and community settings, managing a range of medical, neurological and orthopaedic conditions for adults with complex needs.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy Department and support the professional development of junior staff, support workers and students.

Qualifications and requirements

• UK approved degree / honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent.
• UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• High standard of clinical expertise in assessment and management of older and younger adults with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential; pool car available but own vehicle access may be required.

Eligibility and other information

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and knowledge of NHS policies and procedures is essential.
• Informal enquiries would be welcomed to the contacts above.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

• Care and compassion
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