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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.
We are looking for experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to work in intermediate care and community services in Grampian. The post holder will be expected to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment across a variety of locations in Aberdeen, working areas of Intermediate care and community in the city. The post holder will have opportunities to rotate through the cities team in this area and work in community, falls, PR, a supported discharge service for stroke patients and inpatient rehab in a few different locations in the city. The post holder will supervise junior staff including support workers and students and be expected to work well in a multi- disciplinary and multi – agency environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills across a variety of complex conditions in a variety of clinical settings.
We are willing to offer a Band 5 to 6 run through experience for this post and this will be based on competencies and where this is offered this will be completed in up to 12 month period.
NHS Grampian physiotherapy teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including Coastal Moray and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ICU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray. NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has a very buoyant economy and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights to London daily and other destinations across Europe. Assistance with relocation may be available.
Access to a car for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is required for this post.
Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with TURAS.
For questions and a possible visit prior to interviews please contact: Mhairi Stephen, Operational Lead Physiotherapist for Community & IC (01224) 558399 ext 58399