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An exciting opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team Lead for the Community Hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway. This currently includes: Annan, Castle Douglas, Mountainhall Ward 1, Lochmaben and Thomas Hope.
This new dynamic post will lead on the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy services provided across the Community Hospitals. The role will work closely with nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high quality of rehabilitation and ethos of enablement across the hospitals.
This post will also include a proportion of clinical input, providing specialist therapy within the community hospitals.
We are looking for an AHP to bring their enthusiasm, energy, strong leadership skills, expert knowledge and skills.
This post can be offered as a secondment or a development opportunity
We can offer:
• Opportunities for further career and learning development
• Leadership and quality improvement training
• Supportive comprehensive induction and ongoing collaboration
• Ongoing support, coaching and mentorship
We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcomed.
Please contact: Lynne Mann lynne.mann@nhs.scot or Sarah Kirk sarah.kirk@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 the UK Border Agency. 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 on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.