Job Advert
Applications are invited from Physiotherapists who are keen to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in Inverness and Ross and Cromarty. This post includes rotations in Raigmore Hospital, the National Treatment Centre, the Royal Northern Infirmary, Inverness and Ross Memorial Hospital, Dingwall.
The rotations comprise 4 monthly placements in the following specialties; Orthopaedics (elective and trauma), Medical, Medicine for the Elderly, Surgical/ITU, Rehabilitation/Stroke, Rheumatology, Community and MSK Outpatients. Within these rotations, further experience can be gained in Hydrotherapy, Pulmonary and Vascular Rehabilitation, Prosthetics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology , Paediatrics and Occupational Health. An active continuous professional development programme, Turas and staff appraisal systems are in operation.
An emergency duty respiratory on-call service is provided on a rota basis. Orthopaedic services both at Raigmore and the National Treatment Centre are delivered over 7 days and as such weekend working is required when on rotation in these areas.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team of Physiotherapy staff in the provision of efficient and effective physiotherapy services is required as are excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist and supervising support worker staff is desirable.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Hayley Lapka, Physiotherapist on 01463 705580 or by email: hayley.lapka@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications: 22/03/2023
Please visit the National Treatment Centre website at https://ntchighland.org.uk
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.
Please DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Once submitted you will be unable to make changes to your application.
Your internet browser may not connect to JobTrain, an alternative to try is Google Chrome
For help to complete an application on Job Train please copy this link into your browser: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland