Physiotherapy Summer Student

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a summer student placement in physiotherapy on the beautiful Isle of Benbecula. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive healthcare environment, assisting patients and physiotherapy staff. With a focus on high-quality care, the position includes various responsibilities, from patient interaction to administrative tasks. Ideal for students in physiotherapy or related fields, this placement promises valuable insights into the healthcare sector while contributing to community health. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact this summer!

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Fixed Term Employment

Hands-on Experience in Healthcare

Qualifications

• Studying physiotherapy or a related field is essential for this role.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients in both hospital and community settings.
• Support physiotherapists with document reviews and filing tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Studying Physiotherapy

Studying Sports or Health-related Subject

Job description

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Physiotherapy Summer Student, Isle of Benbecula

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Isle of Benbecula, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

80da3a869963

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.

SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENT – PHYSIOTHERAPY

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Fixed Term

The Physiotherapy Department is based in the Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula.. The NHS Western Isles Physiotherapy service exists to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers.

The key responsibilities of the service are to provide triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments. There is also a key role in health promotion. All staff within the Physiotherapy Service must comply with NHS Western Isles and Departmental policies in addition to complying with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Professional Standards and Rules of Professional Conduct.

We are looking to recruit a summer student to assist with some project work and administrative functions. This will include:

• Assisting with patients both in hospital and in the community
• Answering telephone, passing on messages
• Working with the team to maintain the cleanliness and general tidiness of the department
• Assisting physiotherapists with the review of documents
• Assisting physiotherapy staff with filing.

This placement would be suitable for those that are studying physiotherapy or sports, exercise or health-related subject. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in taking general enquiries. You will be required to have an eye for detail and be competent using MS office packages. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you will be dealing with sensitive, personal information.

The hours will be 20hr per week, Monday to Friday, 09.00 – 13.00 although the hours are negotiable. All summer student placements are paid on Band 2 and are for a fixed term period of 3-4 months.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk , along with a job description.