Please note this vacancy is only open to current NHS Ayrshire and Arran Staff

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.

Our purpose: 

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

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What you will do:

Due to maternity leave, the opportunity has arisen to cover a secondment in Mental Health Physiotherapy services from August 2024 – April 2025

You will have the opportunity to work with the mental health physiotherapy team in an inpatient setting at Woodland View, ACH. Community development/learning opportunities may also be available.

This is a role suitable for those who would like to know more about the role of physiotherapy within a mental health setting, and for those who would like to gain valuable experience providing a range of physiotherapy techniques for people with mental ill-health.

You must have at least 1 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist at rotational B5 level, and be able to demonstrate why working in mental health is of interest to you to apply.

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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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:

22.5 hours per week

Fixed Term/Secondment:

Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment for 9 months

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:

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