Physiotherapy Support Worker

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.

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence? Do you thrive in a fast paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same? Join our friendly and dedicated Acute Medical Physiotherapy Team at NInewells Hospital, Dundee. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll work alongside experienced physiotherapists, nurse, doctors and AHPs to deliver high quality patient centred care.

You'll have the opportunity to gain experience in three exciting specialist areas:

• General Internal Medicine
• Acute Frailty
• Specialist Medical Services

You will play a vital role in rapid assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge planning of patients in acute medicine. Alongside your clinical caseload, you will:

• Support practice based education
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives

We are committed to helping you grow and succeed with:

• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive team
• Structured induction and ongoing supervision
• Regular appraisals
• Varied CPD opportunities
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing

See person specification

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment

Lynsey Ferguson, Team Leader Physiotherapist, (lynsey.fergusont)