Physiotherapist (Rotational)

NHS National Services Scotland; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a newly qualified physiotherapist to join our dynamic Physiotherapy Service with multiple rotations across Angus. The role offers diverse experience in community rehabilitation, outpatients, stroke rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and pulmonary rehabilitation within MDT settings.

The post emphasizes professional development through TURAS appraisal, Flying Start for new staff, and in-house training. Registration with the HCPC is required.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified physiotherapist seeking broad experience across rotations.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations including Community rehabilitation, Outpatients, Stroke rehabilitation, Orthopaedics and Pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver patient care.
• Engage in supervision of students and participate in in-service training.
• Maintain HCPC registration and professional standards.

Skills

Newly qualified

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's 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.

Are you a newly qualified physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to gain a wide range of experience?

Or maybe you are you looking to expand your existing skills and experience within a different setting?

We have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist to join our dynamic and friendly Physiotherapy Service. There are currently five (six monthly) rotations within Angus which are:

Community rehabilitation

includes inpatient rehab in the community hospitals. Gain experience in the treatment and management of a broad range of conditions including ortho, neuro, respiratory, frail elderly etc within a community setting. There is also the opportunity to gain experience in Enhanced community support, Parkinson’s clinics and Better Balance classes.

Outpatients

caseload deals mainly with patients with musculo-skeletal conditions, but neurological, mobility and other appropriate conditions are referred from GP's or Consultants as well referrals from our First Contact Physiotherapy service. There will be the opportunity to gain experience with our specialists in the spinal service, rheumatology and first contact clinicians.

Stroke rehabilitation

this provides the opportunity to work within the new Dundee and Angus Stroke Pathway where there is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working, helping patients to reach their full potential

Orthopaedics

gain experience in elective surgery within the wards at Stracathro hospital working with the physiotherapy team to provide input from pre-assessment to planned discharge.

Pulmonary rehabilitation

gain experience in the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation across Angus working as part of a wider respiratory team

All rotations involve working within the multi-disciplinary team and there will also be the opportunity to be involved in student supervision.

An active in-service training programme is in place both with the local based and the Angus Physiotherapy Service. Personal and Professional Development is structured via the TURAS appraisal system. NHS Tayside also supports Flying Start for newly qualified staff.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Informal enquiries to: Alison Reid, Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapy Angus, telephone [phone] Ext 65155 or email [e-mail]

Or Diane Redford, Angus Community Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, telephone [phone] or email [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week.

Please note that interviews for this post will be held in person.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside