Physiotherapist - Rotational

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary team at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital. This role offers the chance to contribute to the national heart transplant service while supporting patients' recovery post-surgery. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, fully supported in their professional development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist.
• Committed to seven-day working and on-call duties.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting enhanced recovery.
• Gain experience in the national heart transplant service.
• Support patients after cardiothoracic and elective orthopaedic surgeries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre and provides elective orthopaedic surgeries to patients throughout Scotland to assist in the reduction of waiting times.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the team on a permanent basis. The post offers an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting enhanced recovery after cardiothoracic surgery and elective orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will also gain experience in our national heart transplant service, which is the only heart transplant unit in Scotland.

NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to supporting development of staff.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be driven and able to work effectively in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment. There will be a commitment to seven day working and on-call.

For Further information please contact Clare Burke, Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy team lead, [e-mail], or Debbie Renfrew, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team lead, [e-mail], 0141 951 5121

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.