Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist

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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 Specialist Physiotherapist at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

The rotations are all based in South Ayrshire at either University Hospital Ayr or Biggart Hospital in Prestwick.

This post will be ideal for Band 5 candidates looking to develop within their career to gain experience of a more senior clinical role without committing to a permanent specialism.

You will be responsible for delivering highly skilled physiotherapy to patients in the respective clinical areas. You will act as a senior clinical decision maker, leading complex care and discharge planning and delivering rehabilitation to ensure patients are optimally rehabilitated and discharged effectively and efficiently. Community and lone working will form a facet of some rotations. You will make onward referral to other services as required.  You will also support the development of less experienced, unregistered staff and students within the team.

In turn, you will be supported to develop into the role and responsibilities of a Band 6 clinician and of the relevant specialist skills of each rotation.

You will be passionate about empowering patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible. Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged. Contribution to the on-call physiotherapy service is a requirement of the post.

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:

• Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Proven clinical experience  in relevant clinical specialty
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Recognised additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to the post
• Practice education and clinical development of others

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

Hours:

37 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

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

Jennifer Clydesdale, Physiotherapy Team Lead,  Ext 14860

Mary Kelso, Physiotherapy Team Lead,  Ext 14860

Ruth Warren, Physiotherapy Team Lead,  Ext 65695

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