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NHS GRAMPIAN
PHYSIOTHERAPY HCSW
ABERDEEN ROYAL INFIRMARY
BAND 4
Hours: 37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW who wishes to further progress their career within the Acute Physiotherapy Team.
The successful candidate will have several years experience as a HCSW within either a therapy team or a ward setting, or will hold a SVQ Health Care qualification or equivalent. Previous experience or knowledge of Medical Specialities is essential for this role.
This post will support and work with a team of physiotherapists to deliver care to patients within the Medical Specialities based in the Emergency Care Centre. A key part of this role will be to hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments and interventions within a defined framework. You will be well supported and will be required to work both independently and collaboratively within the team, using your own initiative and be able to problem solve. You will be involved in helping patients to gain safe and independent mobility and support discharge planning. There may also be an opportunity to work in other speciality areas within the hospital.
The successful candidate will be well motivated and capable of dealing with a changeable workload. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential.
The Acute Physiotherapy team offers a supportive environment to further develop your career through regular supervision, appraisal and continual professional development. Staff are actively encouraged to do further training in line with their Personal Development Plan.
If you would like any more information please contact Alex Mackenzie, Lead Physiotherapist alexandra.mackenzie3@nhs.scot Tel: 01224 554678 or
Sarah Hughson, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist sarah.hughson@nhs.scot Tel: 01224 555794.
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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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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