Physiotherapist - Community East Kilbride, Scotland
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen in ICST East Kilbride for a band 5 Physiotherapist with a desire to work in the community setting. Working alongside Occupational Therapy and District Nursing, you will assess, treat, plan and deliver the rehabilitation of patients within the East Kilbride locality with a focus on independence and self-management. You will help support the learning and development of healthcare support workers and students. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Applicants must have a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence and access to a car.
JOB PURPOSE
To work as a member of the Physiotherapy Team providing a professionally competent service, aiming to provide effective assessment, advice and treatment to patients attending Physiotherapy in a safe clinical environment on a 4 monthly rotational basis or as a static post – see role profile.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
- The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
- Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management skills
- Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Therese McKenzie on [email protected].
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact Marion Bisset on [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
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