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We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Physiotherapist to join our team in NHS Borders. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of this new post and service.
The role: You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team which includes Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Support worker and Respiratory Specialist Nurses in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) and Respiratory teams,based in a variety of community and hospital settings. Experience of working with patients with chronic respiratory conditions or breathlessness is advantageous to the role.
Your work will be varied and will include working both independently and as part of a team. You will hold your own caseload where you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a diverse range of patients referred to the service. In addition to this you will be involved in delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a group and, less often, on a one-to-one basis.
Why work for us? We are a new and exciting service who will have NHS Borders values at the core of our work. The role of our team is key in supporting people with chronic respiratory conditions to self-manage their condition, remain as well as they can andsupport them to recover following a period of ill health.We will offer you a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. For further information, please contact Mark Prior, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team Lead (01896 826548, mark.prior@nhs.scot), or Wendy Roethenbaugh, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Pulmonary Rehabilitation (01896 826548, wendy.roethenbaugh@nhs.scot).
Secondment, part-time and job shares would be considered for this post.
**PLEASE NOTE: If this post is appointed to part-time, the salary will be pro-rata. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early**
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.