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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.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Physiotherapy graduates or existing Band 5 Physiotherapists, to join a varied rotational scheme for Physiotherapists throughout Inverness and Ross and Cromarty. The rotation provides opportunities to gain experience in a broad range of specialties within acute hospital, intermediate care, out-patients, community hospital and domiciliary settings.
The successful post-holder will be required to rotate on a 4 monthly basis and will experience the specialties of Orthopaedics, Medical, 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 emergency duty respiratory on-call service and Orthopaedic 7 day service are provided on a rota basis.
Active continuous professional development, Turas and staff appraisal systems are in operation and new graduates will be supported to complete the Flying Start programme in their first year of practice.
Applicants must have current HCPC registration. Pre-registration candidates may be considered for short listing.
NHS Highland serves a large geographical area with a population of 320,000. There are excellent opportunities to suit all interests and lifestyles with outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, mountain biking, skiing and paddle boarding within easy reach.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Karen Brandie, Physiotherapy Lead and Manager on 01463 704314/karen.brandie@nhs.scot or Anna Cudmore, Team Lead Physiotherapist, Email: anna.cudmore@nhs.scot.
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