Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Rotations

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Physiotherapy team as a Band 6 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. This role involves rotating between Critical Care, Surgical, and Acute Stroke, allowing you to develop your skills in these vital clinical areas. You will support staff wellbeing and contribute to service delivery in rehabilitation stroke beds. The position requires HCPC registration, a commitment to on-call duties, and the ability to travel across Forth Valley. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in patient care while enhancing your professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a physiotherapist.
• Experience in critical care, surgical, and acute stroke areas is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support on-call induction and education for Band 5 and support staff.
• Travel throughout the service area is essential.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Critical Care

Surgical Care

Acute Stroke Management

On-call Support

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Physiotherapy team as a Band 6 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, rotating annually between Critical Care, Surgical, and Acute Stroke.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists eager to develop their skills in these clinical specialisms, enhance services, support staff wellbeing, and adopt a collaborative approach to care.

Applicants with experience across various clinical areas, particularly in the aforementioned fields, are encouraged to apply.

This role involves supporting on-call induction and the education and development of Band 5 and support staff within the teams.

The successful candidate(s) must be HCPC registered as a physiotherapist and willing to be mobile across Forth Valley. The role supports service delivery to rehabilitation stroke beds at the Bellfield Centre during the acute stroke rotation.

Travel throughout the service area is essential.

The post includes an on-call commitment, with participation in twilight or weekend working as required, aligned with NHS Forth Valley's contemporary working practices.

We encourage you to contact us to discuss this role further. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about us and how we can support your application.

For more information, please contact Lesley Royer, Physiotherapy Coordinator Acute Services, FHRV, via email at [e-mail] or phone at 01324 567438.

This position requires membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More details can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By applying, you confirm that your answers are your own, reflecting your personal knowledge and experience. Non-compliance may result in application withdrawal.

Most correspondence will be via email, so please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all sections of society and offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694 for reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.