Specialist Physiotherapist (Community)

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Team based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. You will assess and treat adults, mainly Older People, in their homes, clinics or outpatient settings and work to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

The post requires HCPC registration, a physiotherapy degree, and ongoing professional development. You should be willing to travel across the area and participate in supervision of junior staff when required.

Qualifications

• NHS experience working with adults, mainly Older People, with assessment and treatment knowledge.
• Evidence of CPD appropriate for the banding and involvement in audit/service development.
• Experience supervising junior staff for Band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment in patients' homes, clinics or outpatient settings.
• Work to prevent unnecessary admissions and support early discharge.
• Travel across the area and participate in supervision of junior staff as required.

Skills

NHS experience with adults

assessment and treatment knowledge

travel to community sites

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team based in Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.
You will require to have NHS experience of working with adults, mainly Older People and have assessment and treatment knowledge and skills associated with this patient group.
Patients are seen in their own homes, homely setting or as an outpatient.
The team focus is on community rehabilitation, preventing unnecessary admission, supporting earliest possible discharge from hospital and enabling patients to remain as independent as possible in their homes.
You will require to have a degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC. Evidence of continuous professional development appropriate for the banding is essential. Evidence of involvement in audit and service development is required and experience of supervising junior staff for Band 6 level.
There may be occasions where you will be required to work in one of the other community hospital sites.
Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.
The ability to travel throughout the area is essential as this post is community based.
Public Holiday working is in operation (accept Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
Interviews will take place face to face.

Informal Enquiries: Nadia Breach, Physiotherapy Team Lead, Community Rehabilitation Team, [e-mail]

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