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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
Due to reorganisation of the Surgical Team in South a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist.
What you will do:
You will have clinical and management responsibilities for Surgical, Elective Orthopaedics in patient teams and, the Vascular and Lymphoedema pan-Ayrshire services. Total headcount 15
This role encompasses Physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment within a team of physiotherapy staff. Previous experience of surgical physiotherapy is essential.
The clinical work will involve providing expert input to post-surgical patients. This will principally involve in-patient treatment.
In addition, you will support the development of the individual team members and service. Primarily, you will manage the team from an operational and strategic perspective. You will attend regular team lead and governance meetings. You will empower and enable your team to improve service performance and evolve treatment delivery. Some experience of leadership and staff development is desirable but abundant training will also be available.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be passionate about empowering your patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible. Awareness and experience of quality improvement is also desired.
We offer an active in-service and appraisal programme and peer support by therapists with widespread clinical skills.
You should have excellent communication skills and be able to lead a team. You must have HCPC registration and member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is highly desirable.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: up to 37 hours per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Iain Larkin, Physiotherapy Service Manager Team Lead, University Hospital Ayr,
Tel: 01292 617146 - Iain.Larkin@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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