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Professional Lead of Physiotherapy (Ref:159033)
Substantive Post, Full-time - 37.5 Hours (Part-time hours considered)
Band 8B – Salary Range £67,285 - £71,978 per annum plus
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum
A Relocation Allowance of £8000 is available
You may be looking for career promotion or a new challenge - if that's you, we have a really great opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join the NHS Shetland Physiotherapy Team and take up the Professional Lead for Physiotherapy Role. You will be a dynamic and inspirational leader who is committed to leading the Physiotherapy Team to deliver the strategic aims of NHS Shetland and the Health and Social Care Partnership. We hope to find someone who will embrace the remote and rural challenges and opportunities and empower the team to deliver high quality services and achieve excellent outcomes for the people of Shetland. The Physiotherapy Team deliver a range of services across the whole of Shetland and there are numerous opportunities to contribute to improving health and well-being for people of all ages.
You will be committed to collaborative working, co-production and engagement with Key Stakeholders, Key Partners and Communities. Personal Development and support can be tailored to your needs to help you achieve this.
The post holder will predominantly have a Leadership and Managerial role and will work alongside other Professional Leads and the AHP Executive Manager but will also be responsible for delivering expert care for a small clinical caseload. We are especially keen to hear from people with expertise in Neurology, Paediatrics, Mental Health and Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
If you think you are a good match we will consider flexible working hours, hybrid working and creative solutions to find the right person for the role. We would like to find someone to join the team in a substantive role but are committed to considering all options.
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
For an informal discussion, please contact Cathrine Coutts – Allied Health Professionals Executive Manager via cathrine.coutts@nhs.scot or 07770854366
Closing date: 1st October 2023
Interview date: 17th October 2023
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.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.