Physiotherapist - Rotational

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.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Physiotherapy graduates or existing Band 5 Physiotherapists to join a varied rotational scheme for Physiotherapists throughout Inverness and Ross and Cromarty. The rotation provides opportunities to gain experience in a broad range of specialties within acute hospital, intermediate care, out-patients, community hospital and domiciliary settings.

The successful post-holder will be required to rotate on a 4 monthly basis and will experience the specialties of Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical/ITU, Rehabilitation/Stroke, Front Door Frailty, Community, Mental Health/Learning and Disability and MSK Outpatients. Within these rotations, further experience can be gained in Pulmonary and Vascular Rehabilitation, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy and Occupational Health.

An emergency duty respiratory on-call service is provided on a rota basis. Front Door services and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy services, both at Raigmore and the National Treatment Centre, are delivered over 7 days and as such weekend working is required when on rotation in these areas.

Active continuous professional development, Turas and staff appraisal systems are in operation and new graduates will be supported to complete the Flying Start programme in their first year of practice.

Applicants must have current HCPC registration. Pre-registration candidates may be considered for short listing.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team of Physiotherapy staff in the provision of efficient and effective Physiotherapy services is required as are excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist and experience of supervising Physiotherapy support worker staff are desirable. Full driving licence is essential with access to a car for work use being desirable.

NHS Highland serves a large geographical area with a population of 320,000. There are excellent opportunities to suit all interests and lifestyles with outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, mountain biking, skiing and paddle boarding within easy reach.

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Informal enquires to :
Karen Brandie, and Suzanne Lindsay, Suzanne.lindsayt

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .