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Physiotherapy Services – First Contact Physiotherapist Team Lead
Band 8a – First Contact Physiotherapist
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week 1 wte depending on candidate
Contract: Permanent
Base: Moray, NHS Grampian
Reports to: MSK Physiotherapy Lead
Due to a staff vacancy and redesign then we have an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced Physiotherapist to take on a lead role within Moray. We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Physiotherapist to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients within MSK services in Moray.
This post is lead First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) in a joint role with other clinicians in taking a lead role in the planning and implementation of FCP’s in Primary Care. Experience in working in an FCP role is advantageous and managing staff, complex patient care and linking with a variety of other health professionals is vital to success. This is a lead role and significant experience in leading and managing is expected from this candidate.
We have a robust system for documentation audit, supervision, mentoring and peer review within all sites. You would be based in GP Practices across Moray.
There is a requirement for the post holder to be able to demonstrate advanced post-graduate training and be willing to undertake additional training as required. This will may include non-medical prescribing and injection therapy.
As part of NHS Grampian, we work closely with our colleagues within the region to ensure that strategies are developed over a wider geographical arena.
Moray is an extraordinarily beautiful place to live and has a lively and supportive AHP service. From famous whisky distilleries to stunning coastal scenery Moray has a lot to offer for anyone interested in a rural lifestyle.
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If you would like to find out more about the job, are interested in applying, or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Emma Vail, Lead Physiotherapist for Moray on Emma.Vail@nhs.scot or Alan Bulcraig, Lead FCP Physiotherapist on Alan.bulcraig@nhs.scot or 07766488864