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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.
SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENT – PHYSIOTHERAPY
Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata
Distant Islands Allowance £1,461 pro rata
Fixed Term
17.5 hrs per week
The Physiotherapy Department is based in the Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula.. The NHS Western Isles Physiotherapy service exists to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers.
The key responsibilities of the service are to provide triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments. There is also a key role in health promotion. All staff within the Physiotherapy Service must comply with NHS Western Isles and Departmental policies in addition to complying with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Professional Standards and Rules of Professional Conduct.
We are looking to recruit a summer student to assist with some project work and administrative functions. This will include;
- Assisting with patients both in hospital and in the community
- Answering telephone, passing on messages
- Working with the team to maintain the cleanliness and general tidiness of the department
- Assisting physiotherapists with the review of documents
- Assisting physiotherapy staff with filing.
This placement would be suitable for those that are studying physiotherapy or sports, exercise or health-related subject. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in taking general enquiries. You will be required to have an eye for detail and be competent using MS office packages. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you will be dealing with sensitive, personal information.
The hours will be 17.5 hr per week, Monday to Friday, 09.00 – 12.30 although the hours are negotiable. All summer student placements are paid on Band 2 and are for a fixed term period of 3 months.
Closing Date 21st May 2026