Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 5 Physiotherapist within a dynamic multidisciplinary team at a leading healthcare institution. This role involves working one Sunday shift per month with the possibility of additional shifts. The successful candidate will join a supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and professional development. You'll benefit from comprehensive training and support, making this an ideal role for those looking to grow their careers in physiotherapy. If you're passionate about making a difference and keen to work in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration required.
• Excellent team working and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.
• Provide physiotherapy services on a part-time basis.

Skills

Team working skills

Communication skills

Time management

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Lanarkshire Trauma and Orthopaedic team for a part time Band 5 Physiotherapist for the purposes of weekend working. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Wishaw.

The successful candidate would be contracted to work 1 Sunday shift a month, with the opportunity of picking up extra shifts to cover AL/ SL.

Appropriate training and support will be provided to develop staff joining the physiotherapy team.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Jane MacKenzie - 01698 361100 Dect 5833

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence if relevant to the post

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Member of CSP

• Team working involving MDT

• Rehabilitation experience in community or acute setting

• Experience or interest in specialist area

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

1.85 hours

You will do one shift a month (7.5 hr shift) which works out at 1.85 a week.

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in UHW Physiotherapy within University Hospital Wishaw

The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Jane Mackenzie, Orthopaedic Team Lead on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.