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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.
A significant amount of investment within the East Dunbartonshire Community Rehab Team has enabled a further Physiotherapy post to become available. The multidisciplinary team aims to work with individuals, in their home environment, to identify their goals and priorities and work with them to improve independence, function and mobility. Patients have a diverse nature and wide range of conditions, from newly diagnosed conditions, to end stage palliative care.
The post holder will work as an autonomous clinician within the speciality, taking full responsibility for an identified caseload. The post holder will complete multi-disciplinary assessments within the team, identifying multi-disciplinary issues to enable access to the service and clinical prioritisation for team and professional interventions. The post will require the individual to work as an autonomous physiotherapy clinician within the speciality, taking full responsibility for an identified caseload, providing assessment and treatment as required.
The role will involve working in partnership with clients, carers, Health and Social Work staff, residential care staff and Independent Sector Agencies to ensure optimal care. You will have a key role in local audit and clinical effectiveness projects as well as involvement to monitor and evaluate the service provision in conjunction with the Senior Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Team Lead.
It is essential you have a Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent with current HCPC registration. You should be able to evidence clinical and leadership skills at a high level. NHS and community experience is desirable. A full driver’s licence is essential. The hours are worked Mon – Sun Likely to initially be M-F; but will change in time. Working days can be agreed
Informal Contact, Cara Bottomley, team Lead on 0141 232 8213
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.