Rotational Physiotherapist

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE AN INTERNAL MEMBER OF STAFF FOR AYRSHIRE & 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.

The opportunity has arisen for graduates or existing Band 5 Physiotherapists, to join an extensive rotational scheme for physiotherapists throughout NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

The rotation provides opportunities to gain experience in a broad range of acute hospitals, intermediate care, out-patients, community hospital, and domiciliary settings across the south-west of Scotland.

You will be required to rotate to a number of locations across Ayrshire in rotations of 6 months duration. Staff will get input into their rotation choices.

Rotations include: Care of Elderly; Medical/Unscheduled Care; Surgical; Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics; Women’s Health/Obstetrics and Pelvic health; Community Rehabilitation/Domiciliary; Musculoskeletal; Rehabilitation; Mental Health; Learning Difficulties; Paediatrics; Stroke; Integrated Care Team.

These posts will hold an out of hours and weekend commitment. Prior to commencing on the out of hours service you will receive tailored training and support to meet your needs.

This service is committed to the development of staff; applicants will be supported to complete the flying start programme as part of their CPD activity in their first year - post graduation and will be involved with clinical supervision.

You must have current HCPC registration, or be a student in the process of obtaining registration imminently. There will be an opportunity to commence working as HCSW while awaiting registration.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran Physiotherapy team covers the South West of Scotland on the Firth of the Clyde, serving a region from Ballantrae in the South to Wemyss Bay in the North. Ayrshire boasts 80 miles of coastline, picturesque beaches, rolling green hills and islands, and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including watersports, cycling and hill walking. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow. Parking is free on NHS Ayrshire and Arran sites and the hospitals are easily commutable from the central belt and beyond.

Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving license are required for this post. (Or be in the process of obtaining.)

Various hours may be considered