Specialist Physiotherapist

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

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.

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will work in collaboration with adults with diagnosed or suspected neurological conditions and traumatic brain injury and undertake a lead role in the assessment, treatment, management and discharge planning of patients with a variety of neurological conditions, often with complex rehab needs.

You will possess specialist neuro physiotherapy skills and knowledge and highly skilled verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients with complex communication impairments. You will promote a rehabilitation ethos within a multi-disciplinary neurological rehab team.

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

Hours:

37 hrs per week (Job share and part time hours will be considered)

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

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

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

Erika Diffenthal, Physiotherapy Team Lead, Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre,

From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so

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