Rotational Physiotherapist
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Ayr, Scotland
Contract type: Contractor
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.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Ayr.
What You Will Do
The opportunity has arisen for graduates or existing B5 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 Southwest of Scotland. The successful post-holder will be required to rotate to a number of locations across Ayrshire in rotations of 6 months duration. 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. 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.
Unsuccessful candidates who are deemed to be employable after interviee may have an opportunity to the join the Physiotherapy bank.
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
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 hours per week
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.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving license are required for this post. (Or be in the process of obtaining.) Informal enquiries regarding this post are welcomed.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Daniel Thompson - Email: [email protected] or telephone: 01292 610555 Ext 14860
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Ayr.
What You Will Do
The opportunity has arisen for graduates or existing B5 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 Southwest of Scotland. The successful post-holder will be required to rotate to a number of locations across Ayrshire in rotations of 6 months duration. 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. 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.
Unsuccessful candidates who are deemed to be employable after interviee may have an opportunity to the join the Physiotherapy bank.
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/BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- Current Health Care Professions Council registration
- Range of clinical experience with in the NHS setting
- Evidence of good baseline clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Provide examples of evidence based practice
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 hours per week
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.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving license are required for this post. (Or be in the process of obtaining.) Informal enquiries regarding this post are welcomed.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Daniel Thompson - Email: [email protected] or telephone: 01292 610555 Ext 14860
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
- For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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