Bank Physiotherapist – Retire​/Terminate & Return

Position

Opportunities have arisen for Bank Physiotherapists within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Please also note you will only be considered for this post if you are in the same role in your substantive post and are leaving the Physiotherapy Department within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. You will be appointed on the bank on the same band as your current substantive post if you are in a Physiotherapist Role. You should apply for this post within 1 month prior to your termination date.

If you have already terminated your post we will only consider your application if your termination date was within the last month of you applying.

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the Physiotherapist will, as a member of the Physiotherapy team, be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for a defined caseload of patients. They will work within the professional standards of the Heath and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The Physiotherapist will ensure the safe working practices of themselves and others, working within their own recognised Scope of Practice.

According to agreed competencies, the bank Physiotherapist may carry out this work in hospital, outpatient or community settings.

The physiotherapist will work with the Team Lead or other senior team member guided by local and national protocols, procedures and guidelines, making decisions based on best practice evidence and assist the physiotherapy team to provide safe and effective care.

Depending on the situation and skill mix, the physiotherapist will supervise and advise less experienced registered and non-registered staff and may contribute to the development of teaching and learning programs within the team.

Where appropriate, they may take opportunities available for further education and develop interests to support and benefit the ward or department. There should be an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience. Applicants must have current HCPC registration, or be a student in the process of obtaining registration imminently.

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

• This increases your visibility to other teams and your opportunities for hours. Dependent on skills, you will have access to view and book bank shifts across the organization.
• Bank work comes with additional benefits in comparison to extra hours, such as, accrual of annual leave and weekly pay.

This is a bank post to work as and when required.