Postural Management Therapist - Senior Practitioner

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Job Details

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 06 May 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 18 Hours per week

Location: Kirkcaldy Town House

Application Requirements

As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience make you suitable for this vacancy. This must be uploaded at the section marked 'upload résumé'. Note that your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. For more details, visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Description

Working within the specialized Postural Management Team, you will need at least two years of experience working with individuals with complex postural management needs. You should have a comprehensive understanding of how poor posture affects health and functional ability.

Your responsibilities include contributing to the development of postural management within the Community Occupational Therapy Service, providing professional support, and delivering outcome-focused interventions. You will undertake specialist assessments, make professional judgments, and identify appropriate seating and lying postural solutions.

You will also mentor and support other therapists, deputize for the Team Manager, and oversee daily team operations. The role is based in Kirkcaldy but covers all of Fife.

Qualifications and Registration

Applicants must hold a recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at a minimum of SCQF level 9 and be registered with the HCPC. Experience in complex postural management assessment and interventions is essential.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment, you will need to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Further Information

• Role Profile: Review the role profile to prepare your supporting statement.
• How We Work Matters: Our employees are expected to demonstrate and promote our workplace behaviors.
• Employee Benefits: Access to a benefits package with discounts on various products and services.
• Contact: Neil Carnegie at neil.carnegie@fife.gov.uk