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Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 1 year to cover secondment leave.
Post holder will work within the outpatient Orthopaedic Department at University Hospital Wishaw, within the speciality of Paediatrics.
The post holder will be an autonomous expert clinician working in a clinical specialist, whilst managing a clinical caseload of highly complex patients through expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and discharge.
The post holder will be responsible for introducing new approaches to physiotherapy access and process increasing the focus on health promotion and self management.
The post holder will provide expert support and education for physiotherapists, health professionals, relatives and carers within and out with the service.
The post holder will liaise with and refer to other social and health services to provide comprehensive patient management and optimise outcomes.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance in service area in conjunction with the care group lead.
The post holder will implement research, audit and to develop a service that responds to national initiatives policies and clinical governance.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
- Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
- Postgraduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Anne McKenna, Physiotherapy Lead - Paediatrics, on 07500793597.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact 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. Please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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