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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our developing Band 6 rotation. The rotation spans the Royal Victoria Building (RVB), Western General Hospital (WGH), Royal Infirmary (RIE) encompassing both inpatient acute wards, rehabilitation, and orthopaedic rehabilitation in the community
Candidates must display evidence of excellent clinical reasoning with this very varied and complex caseload. You will be able to demonstrate an advanced ability to prioritise and discharge plan for a wide range of presentations. You will have a broad experience within Band 5 rotations covering all core specialties. This will ensure you have advanced rehabilitation skills as well as experience in treating acutely unwell patients. Some experience of community rehabilitation would be beneficial
You will have experience in service development and Quality Improvement methodology to support a very proactive team who are involved in various Quality Improvement projects at a uni-professional and multidisciplinary team level. Additionally you will have proven experience in student practice placement education, and mentorship and development of Band 5 physiotherapy staff.
You will participate collaboratively with the teams across a range of organisational and professional topics as required by the service and as delegated from head of service. You will participate in respiratory weekend work, including on calls. The Physiotherapy service operates on a 5/7 basis
The range of conditions and specialities encountered will mean there is a requirement for excellence in leadership and team working in this post. This will allow the successful candidate to gain extensive and in-depth experience as a senior clinician as well as gain / improve leadership skills
Physiotherapy Services support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.
For further information please contact: -
Sam Stirling 0131 537 1287 (31287) Mob 07929742395
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.