Physiotherapist Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Job Posting Title: Physiotherapist
Grade and Salary: Grade 6 (£28,929 - £33,348)
FTE and working pattern:
- 1 FTE = 37.5hrs per week/ hours necessary
- 5 working days in 7 (requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with agreed programme)
About Oriam: Oriam has a vision to inspire, engage and motivate our communities through the facilities we provide and the interactions we have with our customers. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of the strategy.
Purpose of Role: The physiotherapist will deliver innovative, evidence based services to Oriam's sport scholarship programmes in partnership with the Performance Department coaches and sport scientists, to maximise performance of the student scholarship athletes across a range of sports. They will also be responsible for providing a physiotherapy service to the local community and partner groups under the auspices of Oriam.
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver appointments for the communityphysiotherapy clinic operating out of Oriam.
- Delivery of physiotherapy support to Oriam's sport scholars.
- Delivery of group physiotherapy sessions.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of coaches and sport scientists to provide physiotherapy support, educate, and contribute to screening and testing protocols where appropriate.
- Support additional self employed physiotherapists to provide clinic appointments.
- Provide physiotherapy services for any agreed contract groups.
- Independently, keep up to date with the latest advancements (regulation, research and best practices) in the profession.
- Maintain clear and accurate records in line with Data Protection Act 2018.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made:
Essential
- Completion of BSc (hons) or MSc Physiotherapy Degree (or appropriate iteration).
- HCPC registration as Physiotherapist.
- Practical experience of delivering physiotherapy services for at least 2 years (voluntary will be considered as part of this).
- Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
- Competent in the use of relevant IT packages.
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, statutory and governance requirements and turning them into good practice.
- Demonstrable excellent customer service.
- Demonstrable professional and proactive approach.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Masters in related field, on top of related undergraduate.
- Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above.
- UKAD Clean Sport Advisor.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Monday, 19th June 2023. Please submit your CV via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system.
All interviews will be held at Oriam on Tuesday, 27th June 2023.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
