KWG258449 HCSW (Physiotherapy)

NHS Scotland; Woodend; Sur place; NZD 49 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Scotland invites applications for BAND 4 PHYSIOTHERAPY HCSW – Elective Orthopaedics at Woodend Hospital. This 36 HOURS/WEEK PERMANENT post supports the Acute Physiotherapy Team, delivering patient care within Elective Orthopaedics and holding a delegated caseload.

You will work with physiotherapists to provide treatments within a defined framework, assist with discharge planning and help patients regain safe, independent mobility. You may rotate to other Acute Sector specialties as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments within a defined framework.
• Work with a team of physiotherapists to deliver care in Elective Orthopaedics.
• Assist with discharge planning and promote safe, independent mobility.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.

Connaissances

HCSW experience

Orthopaedics knowledge

Exercise knowledge

SVQ Health Care

Formation

SVQ Health Care

Description du poste

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.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.