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We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Physiotherapist with developed orthopaedic inpatient clinical skills to join our Orthopaedic Team. The team covers; elective, trauma and day surgery orthopaedics; individuals work pro rata 5 days out of 7 to provide a weekend service and the service operates across 2 sites; the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline.
You must be flexible, and will be expected to operate across both sites and fully participate in the teams seven day working rota. You must be able to demonstrate a broad range of post graduate experience and sufficient knowledge and skills to manage a complex orthopaedic in-patient caseload.
You must have notable inpatient experience inclusive of inpatient orthopaedics and previous Band 6 experience or equivalent is desirable.
You will be expected on occasions to deputise for the Team Lead in their absence therefore experience of staff supervision and service improvement would be beneficial. There will be an expectation to participate in and deliver on; clinical audit, in-service training, and evidence based practice. There will also be an expectation to undertake the clinical supervision and appraisals of more junior staff as well as lead the supervision and development of undergraduate/pre-reg students.
Car sharing is available from Edinburgh and Dunfermline.
For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Henderson, Orthopaedic Team Lead Physiotherapist, on 01592 643355, Ext 29775 or Cat Bruce, Physiotherapy Manager, Ext 21646.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.