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We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, musculoskeletal physiotherapist to work within our team. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
As an MSK physiotherapist, you shall be assessing and treating patients referred into outpatient departments within the Borders. You will be based in Borders General Hospital, Melrose.
The post holder will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems in outpatients. You shall work as an autonomous practitioner, developing appropriate packages of care, providing specialist clinical / professional advice to patients, carers and other Health Care Professionals. You will provide clinical supervision to rotational junior staff and students on placements. Opportunities for personal development are encouraged with access to our IST training.
The post holder will contribute to service development to improve quality of healthcare through liaison with your Line Manager.
The Borders is a beautiful place to live and work. It has affordable housing and good schools and is now well connected with the Borders railway.
Informal enquiries are welcome. For further information, please contact Katherine Elliot, Physiotherapy Dept, Knoll Hospital – 01361885009 katherine.elliot@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: 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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.