Specialist Physiotherapist - ReACH

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership. The role involves delivering community rehab services, participating in quality improvement, and providing supervision to junior staff. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, flexible, and committed to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in community rehab settings.
• Skills in quality improvement and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective patient care within a community rehab team.
• Participate in quality improvement and training.
• Supervise and develop junior staff and students.

Skills

Flexibility

Prioritization

Evidence-based practice

Education

Membership in the PVG Scheme

Job description

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 12 months to cover substantive post holder’s maternity leave

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The form and policy are available on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be signed by the line manager. Candidates should bring it to the interview as confirmation of agreement.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership Community AHP Rehab Team (Reach Clacks and Stirling). We seek creative, dynamic individuals to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care delivery. There will also be opportunities to participate in our new service within ReACH, providing AHP input to Discharge to Assess and Reablement.

The ReACH Service offers community rehab to individuals in their homes or similar settings. The role involves a varied clinical caseload, peer support, and training opportunities. Responsibilities include quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and in-service training. There may also be opportunities for clinical supervision and appraisals of junior staff, as well as supervising and developing undergraduate/pre-reg students.

The candidate should be able to prioritize fluctuating workloads and be flexible in a busy environment.

Interviews will be held in person at Stirling Care Village.

Travel throughout the service area is essential.

The role requires membership in the PVG Scheme. More info at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Contact for Informal Enquiries

• Wendy Cummine: [e-mail]
• Gail Tripney: [e-mail]
• Emma Cavanagh: [e-mail]

Application Instructions

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Equality and Diversity

NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting disabled applicants and encourages applications from all sections of society. Contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694 for reasonable adjustments.