Job Advert
Rotational Physiotherapist (Ref: 143832)
Including Newly Qualified or Soon to be Qualified Physios
Substantive, Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Band 5 – Salary Range £30,229 - £37,664 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum
A Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 is available
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is keen to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in a supportive environment. The post is based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, with a caseload covering a wide range of conditions. This includes rotations in MSK outpatients, and inpatients along with neurology and elderly outpatients. The pattern is 3, 4 monthly rotations, these include 2 inpatient rotations with 1 Orthopaedic/surgical/MSK focused and 1 Medical/elderly/neuro focused with the option to work out into the community to continue rehabilitation for both sets of clients with supervision and support, and 1 MSK Outpatients rotation. Within these rotations, there is the opportunity to gain further experience in other areas, including fracture clinic, respiratory outpatients, community and rehabilitation.
There are excellent development opportunities and all team members are encouraged to participate in service improvement activity. We are happy to support UK graduates at Band 4 level pending receipt of the HCPC
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
Informal enquiries are welcome - contact Amanda Harrison Professional Lead email Amanda.Harrison@nhs.scot or mobile 07553056107
Closing date: 30th April 2023
Interviews will be held via MS Teams 22nd and 23rd May 2023.
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.