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Rotational Physiotherapist (Ref: 224555)
Fixed term for 1 year
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 – £41,424 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £4000 available
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is keen to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.
The post is based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick with a caseload covering a wide range of conditions. The rotations currently include MSK and LTC including ward inpatients, neurology and elderly outpatients. There is also an opportunity to support fracture clinic. You would be part of a small Physiotherapy service with excellent support to deliver services in a remote and rural population where we seek at all times to deliver care under best practice guidelines. You would have peer support from 3 other band 5 Physiotherapists.
There are excellent development opportunities and all team members are encouraged to participate in service improvement activity. We are happy to support UK graduates at Band 4 level pending receipt of the HCPC
This contract is for a fixed-term period of 12 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is secondment cover. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Gillian Ironside Professional Lead for Physiotherapy 01595 743323 / gillian.ironside@nhs.scot
Emily McNab or Paula Wishart B7 MSK Physiotherapy Leads:
01595 743323 / shet.physiotherapy@nhs.scot
Closing date: 02/11/2025
Interview date: 11/11/2025
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
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