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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.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in the Division of Clinical Support Services, Acute Allied Health Professional Team. We are seeking to employ a dynamic clinical leader (HCPC registered) to drive forward our Acute Physiotherapist service.
The role is based predominantly in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, covering acute medical, surgical, unscheduled care and cancer services pathways.
Providing leadership and operational delivery, the Lead Physiotherapist is accountable to the AHP Sector Lead, and will hold professional accountability for the Acute Physiotherapy service supporting the delivery of safe and high quality person centred care.
The post holder will take overall responsibility for governance and performance processes relating to the Acute Physiotherapy service, working in collaboration
with Uni-professional Leads within the Acute Sector and, across the wider Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Health and Social Care Partnerships.
The post holder may be required to undertake Hospital Duty Manager on call, evenings and weekends.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
For informal discussions please call Leigh Porter, AHP Sector Lead, Acute Services Tel: 07772579528 or leigh.porter@nhs.scot.