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Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist
Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Aberdeen and CCH Child Development Teams
22.3 hours/week (0.6wte)
Fixed Term (11 months)
NHS Grampian Paediatric Physiotherapist Combined Child Health (CCH)
We are currently looking to recruit to our CCH Physiotherapy team to provide Maternity Leave cover. The post will be based at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and/or within one of our Child Development Teams depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience and so it is essential that applicants have a full driving licence.
Some previous paediatric experience is essential, and applicants should have a keen interest in working with children and young people. You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of children of all ages with a wide variety of developmental conditions including neurological, neuromuscular, rheumatology, orthopaedic, post-surgical, complex needs and respiratory. There will be an expectation to participate in the respiratory on-call rota which involves occasional overnight and weekend work. Support will be given by a team of experienced staff through close team working, formal and informal supervision in the context of a multi-disciplinary approach.
As RACH is a teaching hospital and has a wide range of specialist services, some covering the whole of the North of Scotland, we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date . Post may close early due to volume of applications.
If you would like any further information please call Irene Croal, Physiotherapy Team Lead on 01224 551583 or e-mail irene.croal@nhs.scot
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.
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