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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.
The Dundee Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service is seeking to recruit forward thinking and innovative individuals to Clinical Lead - Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner roles. You will operate in a collective leadership model and have a portfolio for one of the following areas; First Contact Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, or Education, Development & Research.
We are seeking individuals who will support the department to continue growing and transforming the workforce in a supportive and inclusive culture. You will provide clinical and professional leadership, education and supervision to the Physiotherapy staff and will work closely with the APP Team Lead and Head of Service on the strategic development of the FCP/MSK Physiotherapy service. You will lead on the provision of consistent, person-centred, preventative and therapeutic care that enables the people and communities of Dundee to achieve the health and wellbeing outcomes that matter to them.
Working together you will develop a departmental strategy, and implement a culture, for education, development and research. You will raise the profile of the department and contribute to relevant local and national Physiotherapy groups.
As Clinical Lead you will posses excellent communication skills, developed teaching skills, and leadership qualities. You will have a proven record of leading and effectively managing change, service development and extensive professional & clinical experience at a senior level. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of best practice / clinical guidelines / standards across general musculoskeletal conditions.
Dundee Physiotherapy Service is part of an award winning Tayside wide musculoskeletal team leading the way in service development. Ongoing personal and professional development is essential to provide a quality service and is supported through CPD workshops, appraisals, in-service training and involvement within the Tayside Practice Development Network. Our clinicians are supported in developing the skills required to deliver quality care to our patients. This includes development of injection therapy, radiographic imaging and non-medical independent prescribing.
It is essential that you possess a Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered.
Informal enquiries welcome. Please contact Matt Perrott, Integrated Manager (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy – Outpatients) on 01382 425668.