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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.
HAND THERAPY SERVICE
ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL AT HOWDEN
Band 6 Physiotherapist (Hand therapist)
22 Hrs (0.61wte)
Fixed term - Duration of maternity Leave up to 9 MONTHS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy Service at St John’s Hospital.
Applications will also be considered from HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists who can demonstrate significant experience and a specialist interest in hand therapy, with the ability to meet the key competencies of the role.
We are looking for a motivated clinician with experience in hand therapy to become part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assess, treat and manage a wide range of hand conditions, including both elective and traumatic presentations, across outpatient and consultant-led hand clinic settings.
Working closely alongside experienced hand therapists and plastic surgery consultants, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex hand conditions. Experience relevant to hand therapy, splinting and upper limb rehabilitation is highly desirable.
The service is committed to supporting professional development and provides excellent opportunities for learning and growth through an active in-service training programme, regular clinical supervision and protected continuing professional development (CPD) time.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Ellie Miers Lead Physiotherapist for Scheduled Care
Tel: 01506 522057
Or Iona Hamilton Team Lead Physiotherapist for Hand therapy Team
Iona.Hamilton2@nhs.scot
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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