Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS Highland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team in Dingwall. The role involves providing rehabilitation to patients, conducting administrative tasks, and maintaining the gym space. A background in healthcare and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential.
• Computer literate and able to work independently.
• Desirable: Background in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed rehabilitation programmes in an out-patient setting.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain rehabilitation space.
• Assist in providing rehabilitation classes, including hydrotherapy.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Background in Healthcare

Job description

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team for Inverness, Mid Ross and East Ross.

We are looking for a dynamic, self motivated and driven individual to join our team.

The successful candidate will work within the MSK Physiotherapy team, based at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Dingwall. The post-holder will carry out prescribed rehabilitation programmes within an out-patient setting.

Rehabilitation will be provided to patients referred from to the service from First Contact Physiotherapists, GPs, the Orthopaedics service, Rheumatology amongst others.

Duties include carrying out administration tasks, distributing and cleaning equipment, maintaining the physiotherapy rehabilitation space (gym), helping to provide rehabilitation classes (including hydrotherapy at the Puffin Pool).

Applicants must have good communication skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work independently and indirect supervision. A background in healthcare is desirable.

The MSK physiotherapy team works closely with other professionals groups including Occupational Therapist, nursing staff, First Contact Physiotherapist, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, GPs and consultants. The patient demographic is diverse and covers a range of conditions which include rehab following elective surgery, rehab following surgery for trauma, osteoarthritis management, rheumatoid arthritis management and all other MSK conditions.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Please contact Carol Smith 01463 706803 email [e-mail] or Mark Mitchell MSK Physiotherapy Team Lead on 07929 652 764 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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