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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.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in intermediate care in Aberdeenshire. The base will be Ellon HC or Turriff Communtiy Hospital (This can be discussed with successful candidate) The successful applicant will be expected to work across the Formartine area providing additional Band 7 support to that already in place. We would accept applications from candidates who would like a Secondment opportunity.
The post holder will be expected to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment in intermediate care in the home setting as well as community hospital interventions. The post holder will supervise junior staff including Band 6, Band 5, support workers and students and be expected to work well in a multi- disciplinary and multi – agency environment. Supervision will be provided by the Physiotherapy Team Lead for Intermediate care for the area to which the successful applicant is appointed.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills across a variety of complex conditions.
We offer excellent CPD with plenty of learning opportunities, where we place a high value on both professional and personal development.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential for this post.
NHS Grampian physiotherapy teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including Coastal Moray and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ICU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray.
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights to London daily and other destinations across Europe. Assistance with relocation may be available.
Informal enquiries to: Anne Paul Lead Physiotherapist Aberdeenshire 07876 258549