Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a self-motivated individual to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team at Ross Memorial Hospital in Dingwall. This role involves conducting rehabilitation programmes and supporting administrative tasks in a diverse healthcare environment. A background in healthcare is preferred, and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Healthcare background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement prescribed rehabilitation programmes in an outpatient setting.
• Assist with administrative tasks and maintain rehabilitation space.
• Help provide rehabilitation classes including hydrotherapy.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Independence

Education

Background in Healthcare

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.

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]