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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 have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist with relevant post graduate experience to join the Angus Physiotherapy Service which sits within the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.
This post will be based in the South Angus locality and will involve management of a diverse and complex rehabilitation caseload across a variety of different settings. Experience in neurology, orthopaedics, respiratory, musculoskeletal and frailty physiotherapy would be required.
The role involves delivering physiotherapy both in a busy rehabilitation ward and in a community setting; there will also be input into Parkinson’s Disease clinics and Better Balance classes.
We require a physiotherapist who will be actively involved in service development, the education of students and other staff and in helping to drive forward our physiotherapy service for the people of Angus.
The Team enjoys a close working relationship with other members of the MDT and 3rd sector, and are actively involved in GP Practice Meetings across the locality with the Enhanced Community Support service.
Within Tayside we actively support the NMAHP Development Framework both locally and within the AHP Directorate with regular clinical supervision and peer support systems in place. We value staff development and actively encourage all learning and reflection opportunities.
Enquiries to Sarah Reid, Team Lead Physiotherapist (sarah.reid5@nhs.scot ) or Diane Redford (Clinical Lead for Community Rehabilitation) (diane.redford@nhs.scot) on 01241 822591
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours.
Ability to travel across the locality is required.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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