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This is an amazing opportunity for a permanent Band 6 MSK-Physiotherapist to work in the North West Locality, Lanarkshire.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Physiotherapist to take a lead role in a designated clinical area with a caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge. The Physiotherapist will be responsible for the supervision, education, and development of more junior staff, physiotherapy support workers, and students within the specialty. Provide a specialised resource to other healthcare staff/patients/carers.and will have active involvement in Clinical Governance Clinical Effectiveness and Research.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC registration Educated to/working towards/operating at degree level Postgraduate expertise within the specialty/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively, and efficiently. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the specialty/area of practice. Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies, and procedures associated with the specialty/area of practice ensure that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within the specialty/area of practice. Leadership skills to enable the day-to-day management of service delivery. Further education/evidence of continuous professional development in the area of specialty including study days/courses/postgraduate qualifications. To demonstrate excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using their own initiative. Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Effective time management skills Working knowledge of basic information technology. A full valid UK driving licence holder is essential for this position to meet the needs of the service.
Any inquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Brian Slattery email: Brian.slattery@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process email:recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced, or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care-experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interviews may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk