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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.
Senior Physiotherapist MSK Out-patients
Salary £33,072 - £40,736 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,117 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent post
Are you up for a challenge? Would you like to experience working in a unique, remote and rural location of the UK? Although the post could be permanent, we are willing to consider applications for contracts for 12-18 months.
The Physiotherapy Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist who would like to join our small, friendly and dynamic Out-patient Team. You will be based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, where you will provide a Musculoskeletal Out-patient service. We have a small but well equipped Physiotherapy Department. One of the essential requirements of this post will be evidence of post graduate experience, working towards specialization in, Musculo-skeletal Out-patients.
The Western Isles are a chain of islands lying off the north- west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Lewis is the largest of the of the Western Isles, situated off the West Coast of Scotland. The Western Isles Hospital is a 70 bed hospital which is located in Stornoway, the largest town in the Western Isles (total population is 26,000). The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work; housing costs and crime rates are relatively low. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed; the islands are un-spoilt and have areas of outstanding natural beauty. Visit the website www.visithehebrides.com for more information).
We offer:
Distant Allowance
Temporary single accommodation (if available)
Excellent working environment, with excellent IT facilities, including Internet access
CPD support
For more information contact Sheila Nicolson, Physiotherapy Manager, Tel number 01851 708291 or 01851 708258, or e-mail Sheila.nicolson@nhs.scot
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Group Schemes). The post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles
- Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend working
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
- Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
Any further queries please contact 01851 702027
Closing Date 11th October 2022
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