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Post Title: Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Worker
Location: Victoria Hospital / Orthopaedic Wards
Salary/Banding: Band 4
Hours: Post 1: full time (36 hours), Post 2: 0.6 WTE (21.6 hours)
Hours for each post may be flexible dependent on preferred candidates
Shift pattern: Frequent weekend working expected
We are looking for suitable applicants to assist in the delivery of Physiotherapy to our acute orthopaedic wards at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. The caseload is predominantly to patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery whether that is from trauma or from a planned operation such as a knee or hip replacement. There will be a medical component to the caseload and close working/skill sharing with OT colleagues.
An SVQ Level III in health sciences or equivalent is required, together with evidence of clinical competence and skills that include assessment and treatment of patients.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an understanding of common inpatient orthopaedic conditions with particular reference to fracture management and joint replacement. An understanding of frailty would be advantageous and a good working knowledge of appropriate daily living aids and appliances e.g. walking aids, bathing accessories is essential.
Basic IT knowledge is required which includes word processing and use of the internet.
The ability to work as part of a team is integral to the post. We are looking for a dynamic and flexible individual whom embraces change to become part of this team.
The department is committed to a regular programme of In-service training, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development
Informal Enquiries: Catriona Bruce, Physiotherapy Manager, 01592 643355 ext. 21108
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
Please note as this a part time post salary is pro rata
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