Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kirkcaldy seeks an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join their Frailty Team. The role involves providing comprehensive geriatric assessments in a multidisciplinary environment, supporting older adult care, and engaging in clinical audits. The ideal candidate has significant inpatient experience and a strong interest in geriatric care. Opportunities for professional development and in-service training will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

In-service training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant inpatient experience, preferably at Band 6 level.
• Strong interest in working with older adults.
• Experience in clinical audits and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments to patients with frailty.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and cover a seven-day rota.
• Engage in clinical audits, quality improvement, and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Interest in geriatric care

Staff supervision

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapist to join the Frailty Team at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

Our team delivers Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) to patients presenting with frailty in key front-door areas, including the Medical/Surgical Admissions Units, Emergency Department, Rapid Triage Unit and GP Assessment.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of an innovative service. As well as providing rapid multidimensional assessments and identifying appropriate care pathways to support patient flow. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Physiotherapy role within the evolving Frailty Team.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Practitioners, and Clinical Frailty Practitioners, and must be flexible to cover a seven-day working rota. The Frailty Team operates from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 365 days a year, on a self-rostering basis.

You should have significant inpatient experience, preferably at Band 6 level, and a strong interest in working with older adults, aligning with local and National Frailty Standards. Experience in staff supervision and management is beneficial as you will be expected to engage in clinical audits, quality improvement, and supervise junior staff and students. The role offers regular supervision, TURAS appraisal, and opportunities for professional development.

If you are a dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. In return, you will benefit from in-service training, regular appraisals, and PDP meetings, as well as development opportunities and robust support from both peers and management.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.