Specialist Physiotherapist

Specialist Physiotherapist Ayr, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Ayr, Scotland 35522 - 43286 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

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.

Owing to new investment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a whole time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our expanding Unscheduled Care team on a permanent basis to deliver Physiotherapy within the medical wards in University Hospital Ayr.

As a senior clinician, you will have responsibility for delivering highly skilled physiotherapy to unwell adults in the medical wards and in the Frailty Unit. You will work with patients with frailty and complex rehabilitation needs and play a significant part in planning and facilitating safe discharge from the acute hospital setting. In addition, you will support the Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner and Physiotherapy Assistants within our team and you will also contribute to practice education.

You will have an interest in acute rehabilitation, frailty and respiratory physiotherapy and will have relevant experience of delivering physiotherapy within an acute hospital setting. You will be passionate about empowering your patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible. Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged.

The town of Ayr is in South Ayrshire, situated in the South West of Scotland on the Firth of the Clyde. Ayrshire boasts 80 miles of coastline, a mild maritime climate, picturesque beaches, rolling green hills and islands, and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including watersports, cycling and hill walking. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow, and nearby Prestwick has its own international airport.

The team has an excellent reputation for our quality of service and commitment to professional development and post graduate training. We offer in-service training and an appraisal programme as well as peer support and practice supervision.

You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a team. You must have HCPC registration and being a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is desirable.

Car owner / driver is essential.

Hours : Up to 37.5. Part time considered

Informal enquiries to: Iain Larkin, Physiotherapy Service Manager, University Hospital, Ayr e-mail : [email protected]
Tel : 01292 617146 Mob : 07824596496

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.

Specialist Physiotherapist
NHS Scotland

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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