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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. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Unscheduled Care Acute team, working in the Care of the elderly ward in University Hospital Crosshouse. You will work with qualified Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to deliver clinical care to patients with medical conditions. You will be responsible to the Physiotherapy Team Lead and the Senior Physiotherapists within the team. Your duties will include assisting physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of elderly patients who have been unwell, as well as managing your own patient caseload, as delegated by physiotherapists. You will also undertake housekeeping duties including cleaning and maintaining walking aids, equipment and treatment areas, stock control, and administration duties such as photocopying and computer based tasks. This is a mentally and physically demanding job, and as such you should be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety at all times.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the role of physiotherapy and have relevant experience of caring for and assisting people to maintain or regain their physical function.
Key attributes for this post will be your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with patients and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Active participation in our in-service training programme is expected and encouraged.
This post is Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hours, Mon – Fri, 0830-1630
For further information please contact Jennifer Clydesdale Physiotherapy Team Lead, Unscheduled Care East on 01563 827197 or email at Jennifer.Clydesdale@aapct.scot.nhs.uk