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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Child Health Physiotherapy service based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. This is a full time post working across Fife in a variety of settings including clinics, schools and children’s homes.
Your caseload will be varied with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions and you will be involved in the rehabilitation of children who have suffered major trauma. Experience in working with children and young people is essential to this post.
We offer a robust physiotherapy and multidisciplinary education and training programme, and professional development opportunities are encouraged and well supported. We also offer a friendly and respectful working environment in which each team member strives hard to support children and young people's growth and development to enable them to achieve their full potential. The ability to travel throughout Fife during the working day is essential to this post.
You will be educated to degree level, be HCPC registered and will have worked autonomously as a postgraduate. We would expect experience over a variety of care groups and community experience would be an advantage. They will be an excellent communicator, be well organised and be able to demonstrate good clinical reasoning.
With its vibrant fishing villages, magnificent beaches and peaceful countryside, Fife is a great place to develop your career with the NHS. Steeped in history with many local restaurants, shops and opportunities for sporting activities, Fife has something to offer everyone. Its excellent transport links ensure easy access to Edinburgh, Dundee and Scotland’s other major towns and cities.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally then please contact Gillian Bell, Operational Lead Physiotherapist on Gillian.bell2@nhs.scot, We would be delighted to hear from you.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.