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We are looking for a motivated proactive Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy service. This post offers a varied case mix and includes the following rotations which are all based in Dumfries.
- Surgical including Critical Care
- Acute Medicine
- Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
- MSK Out-patients
- Rehabilitation including Stroke Unit
- Medicine of the Elderly
- Community
This post is suitable for new graduates but if you are looking to develop your higher Band 5 skills this post would also be suitable for you. You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills.
Participation in the weekday and weekend evening on call rota is mandatory and flexible starting and finishing times would be an essential part of this role. The post holder would be required to work flexibly over 7 days. This will be discussed at interview.
The service offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established supervision, appraisal system (TURAS) and in-service training.
Please make sure you evidence your skill set in your application with regard to the essential section of the person specification. This is used in the short listing process.
Informal enquiries to - dawn.carson2@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our warm, friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/
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INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).
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
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
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.