Physiotherapy Specialist

NHS Scotland is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and promoting equality of opportunity. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and supervisory experience across various rotations, including Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Acute Medicine, Neurosciences, Community Rehabilitation, and Musculoskeletal Outpatients. As a Physiotherapist in our multidisciplinary team, you will have the chance to work with patients admitted to Ninewells Hospital Major Trauma Centre, providing high-quality care and contributing to the expansion and development of our Physiotherapy services.

We are seeking a forward-thinking, HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with well-developed clinical and communication skills to join our team. This role offers the potential to enhance your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced environment, focusing on evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, early supported discharge, multi-professional integrated working, and continued professional development.

The successful candidate will deliver physiotherapy interventions, develop therapeutic programmes, and discharge pathways to meet the needs of patients referred to the service. You will have a caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge, and be responsible for the supervision, education, and development of junior staff, physiotherapy support workers, and students within the speciality.

This role requires some weekend working, in line with the evidence base and the strategic direction of NHS Tayside, to improve patient outcomes and maximize a person-centred, equitable approach to care. You will also undertake respiratory on-call duties, after a period of training and supported induction, in line with local respiratory training standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions and develop therapeutic programmes
• Supervise, educate, and develop junior staff, physiotherapy support workers, and students
• Contribute to the expansion and development of Physiotherapy services
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centred care
• Participate in Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness initiatives

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
• Postgraduate courses or in-service training in relevant specialities
• Comprehensive knowledge of best practice, clinical guidelines, and standards across specialities
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Chance to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply:

• Complete the application process on Jobtrain
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/