Physiotherapy Service Manager

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

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.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Service Manager based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

You will provide professional leadership to physiotherapists working within North Ayrshire HSCP as well as having operational management responsibility for a range of physiotherapy community teams.

You will represent the specialist contribution of Physiotherapy Services in a range of multi-disciplinary/multi agency fora within and out with the organisation in the strategic planning of agreed service areas, communicating complex and at times contentious information which relates to the specialist area.

You will ensure that systems to support Clinical Governance and performance management are operating effectively within the agreed Service area.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Registered professional qualification in Physiotherapy and HPC registered.

Evidence of relevant post registration education and development equivalent to Masters Level.

Evidence of attendance at formal management/leadership courses.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours: 37 hours per week permanent

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

 Sharon Hackney, AHP Senior Manager

Sharon.hackney@aapct.scot.nhs.uk  

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