Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist (Trauma & Orthopaedics) for a 9-month position at University Hospital Crosshouse. This role involves managing acute orthopaedic conditions and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in an acute setting, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills. Applications are open to UK and overseas candidates.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Experience in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Interest in service review and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team specialization for acute orthopaedic conditions.
• Plan and facilitate complex discharges.
• Provide clinical support to team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

HCPC registration

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.

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist (Trauma & Othopaedics) based at University Hospital Crosshouse on a fixed-term/secondment basis for 9 months.

What you will do:

As a senior clinician, you will work within a team specializing in the management of acute orthopaedic conditions and surgery, including patient rehabilitation post-surgery or illness. You will be involved in planning and facilitating complex discharges, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will provide clinical and professional support to rotational and healthcare support team members, as well as assist the Team Lead Physiotherapist with non-clinical tasks.

Further information:

For the detailed job description, please click the link below.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required:

Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, organizational, and time management skills are essential. An interest in service review and quality improvement is desirable. You must be HCPC registered with relevant clinical experience in an acute hospital environment, specifically in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Participation in the evening and weekend Out of Hours on-call rota is required.

Hours:

37 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A valid car licence and ownership are essential for this role.

Contact:

For further information, contact Georgie Garrick, Physiotherapy Team Lead (Trauma & Surgery), University Hospital Crosshouse, at 01563 521133, pager 3018, or via email at [e-mail].

Application details:

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA, and non-EEA candidates. You will need to provide proof of EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may also be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from this date.

Additional information for overseas candidates:

To work in the UK, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please review the attached Candidate Information Pack for further details. It is essential to verify that you either already have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the role can be sponsored before submitting your application.