Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Physiotherapists to develop their clinical knowledge and skills within the Acute Paediatric Service at Raigmore Hospital. The post holder will participate in the emergency duty, on-call rotas and support Physiotherapy student practice education.

Applicants should demonstrate clinical expertise in acute paediatrics and related post-graduate experience across a broad range of specialties.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical skills.
• Experience in paediatric settings, ideally acute.
• Post-graduate experience across a variety of specialties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior physiotherapy colleagues in running the acute paediatric service daily.
• Support rotational Band 5 physiotherapy staff, staff and students.
• Participate in peer review and Turas Appraisal processes.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Acute paediatrics

Clinical assessment

On-call experience

Education

Physiotherapy degree

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.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced Physiotherapists who would welcome the opportunity to further develop their clinical knowledge and skills within the Acute Paediatric Service at Raigmore Hospital.

The successful applicant will also participate in the emergency duty, on-call rotas and support Physiotherapy student practice education.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical expertise in the assessment and management of a range of clinical presentations relevant to acute paediatrics. In the absence of specific Paediatric experience, candidates should have relevant post‑graduate experience across a broad range of specialities and preferably experience of working in an acute hospital setting.

The post holder will assist senior Physiotherapy colleagues with the running of the acute Paediatric service on a day to day basis and the professional development of rotational Band 5 physiotherapy staff, Physiotherapy support workers and students. They will also participate in peer review/Turas Appraisal processes and assist with the effective day to day running of the Physiotherapy service in this area.

Informal enquiries to : Karen Brandie ()

Debbie Hall ([e-mail])

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .