KWG258449 HCSW (Physiotherapy)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Woodend; Vor Ort; NZD 54.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker to join the Elective Orthopaedics team at Woodend Hospital. The role involves holding a delegated patient caseload, delivering treatments and supporting mobility and discharge planning.

You will work both independently and with the physiotherapy team, and may rotate to other acute specialties as needed. The ideal candidate will have several years as a HCSW in a therapy or ward setting, or hold an SVQ Health Care qualification or

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience as a HCSW in a therapy team or ward.
• SVQ Health Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge of exercise or Orthopaedics is essential.

Aufgaben

• Hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments within a defined framework.
• Work independently and with the team to support mobility and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Occasionally work in other Acute Sector specialties as required.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Independence

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ausbildung

SVQ Health Care qualification

Jobbeschreibung

BAND 4 PHYSIOTHERAPY HCSW – Elective Orthopaedics At Woodend Hospital

36 HOURS/WEEK PERMANENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW who wishes to further progress their career within the Acute Physiotherapy Team.

The successful candidate will have several years experience as a HCSW within either a therapy team or a ward setting, or will hold a SVQ Health Care qualification or equivalent. Previous experience or knowledge of exercise or Orthopaedics is essential for this role.

This post will support and work with a team of physiotherapists to deliver care to patients within Elective Orthopaedics based in Woodend Hospital. A key part of this role will be to hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments and interventions within a defined framework. You will be well supported and will be required to work both independently and collaboratively within the team, using your own initiative and be able to problem solve. You will be involved in helping patients to gain safe and independent mobility and support discharge planning. There will be times when you are required to work in other specialties within the Acute Sector, including at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will be well motivated and capable of dealing with a changeable workload. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential.

The Acute Physiotherapy team offers a supportive environment to further develop your career through regular supervision, appraisal and continual professional development. Staff are actively encouraged to do further training in line with their Personal Development Plan.

We reserve the right to close this post early if we have sufficient suitable candidates

The interviews will take place on 24nd November 2026

If you would like any more information please contact Alex Mackenzie, Lead Physiotherapist [e-mail] tel [phone] or Morven Robertson, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Elective Orthopaedics [e-mail] on 01224 556090

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.