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An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen in the Fraserburgh area for a B7 Physiotherapist in Stroke and Community Rehabilitation.
The ideal candidate would have current stroke and community Rehabilitation Experience and either be a B7 or an experienced B6 looking to specialise in this area.
Fraserburgh Stroke Unit is based within Fraserburgh Community Hospital and this post works closely with the rest of the Banff and Buchan Physiotherapy team as well as the MDT.
The post would have a B7 community rehab remit as well as the specialist stroke remit and would also act as an expert resource in this clinical area for all Physiotherapists across Aberdeenshire.
This post would be responsible to the Banff and Buchan Team Lead Physiotherapist and would work alongside two static B6 in community rehab, and 2 B3 HCSWs. The Fraserburgh department is shared with the MSK team.
We currently offer good CPD opportunities with plenty of learning opportunities, where we place a high value on both professional and personal development.
NHS Grampian physiotherapy teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including Coastal Moray and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ICU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray.
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has a very buoyant economy and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights top London daily and other destinations across Europe. Assistance with relocation may be available.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential for this post.
Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with KSF.
Informal enquiries to: Anne Paul, Aberdeenshire Lead Physiotherapist 07876 258549/Jillian Fowlie Team Lead Physiotherapist Banff and Buchan 07977504341.