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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
As a Physiotherapist you will be a key part of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, delivering services to our Regional Centre for joint arthroplasty and to orthopaedic Day Surgery. You will have relevant experience at Band 6 level and also in orthopaedics.
You will be involved in both pre- and post-operative physiotherapy services to patients undergoing joint arthroplasty and also orthopaedic day surgery.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will work independently with your own caseload.
You will also be required to support, supervise and educate Band 5 and support workers in their day to day work and development.
You will contribute to the planning and fulfilment of optimal, prompt discharge and maintain turnover.
You will be passionate about empowering your patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible. Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged.
You will assist in the delivery of staff development, appraisal, supervision and CPD.
You will have non-clinical duties including administration, and delegated line management responsibilities.
Car owner /driver is essential
Hours : 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 0830 -1630 (plus participation in respiratory out of hours on-call rota)
Post ref : 078007
Informal enquiries to:
Mrs Mary Kelso, Physiotherapy Team Lead Surgical, Vascular and Orthopaedics (South). Tel: 01292 614860 or e-mail Mary.Kelso@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.