Physiotherapy Support Worker

NHS Tayside; Dundee; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Scotland in Dundee is seeking an Acute Medical Physiotherapist to join the NInewells Hospital team. You will work within a multidisciplinary group to deliver high quality, patient-centred care in acute medicine, focusing on rapid assessment and safe discharge planning.

The role offers opportunities for practice-based education, involvement in quality improvement and service development, and a supportive, inclusive work environment with regular appraisals and CPD opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Essential requirements described in the person specification.

Aufgaben

• Rapid assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning in acute medicine.
• Support practice-based education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Jobbeschreibung

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 passionate about helping people regain their independence? Do you thrive in a fast paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same? Join our friendly and dedicated Acute Medical Physiotherapy Team at NInewells Hospital, Dundee. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside experienced physiotherapists, nurse, doctors and AHPs to deliver high quality patient centred care.

Why join us?

You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience in three exciting specialist areas:

• General Internal Medicine
• Acute Frailty
• Specialist Medical Services

What you’ll be doing?

You will play a vital role in rapid assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge planning of patients in acute medicine. Alongside your clinical caseload, you will:

• Support practice based education
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives

What we offer?

We are committed to helping you grow and succeed with:

• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive team
• Structured induction and ongoing supervision
• Regular appraisals
• Varied CPD opportunities
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing

Essential Requirements

See person specification

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment

Informal Enquiries

Lynsey Ferguson, Team Leader Physiotherapist, ()