Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking experienced Physiotherapists for the Acute Paediatric Service at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. The role involves clinical assessment, team collaboration, and supporting the development of staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong clinical expertise relevant to acute paediatrics. This position offers an opportunity to further develop clinical knowledge within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High standard of clinical expertise relevant to acute paediatrics.
• Relevant post-graduate experience across various specialities.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the acute paediatric service daily.
• Support professional development of junior staff and students.
• Participate in peer review and appraisal processes.

Skills

Clinical expertise in assessment and management

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge development

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.

For informal enquiries, please contact [e-mail]

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