Specialist Physiotherapist

Dundee
Permanent
Part-time

1 day ago

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.We are delighted to invite applications for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Acute Medical Team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.Our team works across three areas:

General Internal Medicine

Acute Frailty

Specialist Medical Services

Depending on your experience and career aspirations, you may focus within general internal medicine or frailty, or enjoy the variety of working flexibly across both specialities. The team have a weekend working commitment and this focuses on our front door areas including ED, Acute Admissions and our short stay units. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, while contributing to safe, effective, and person-centred care.You will play a vital role in the rapid assessment, rehabilitation, and safe discharge of patients in acute medicine. We work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and are committed to high-quality, evidence based, patient-centred care. We are proud to be an exemplar site for early adoption of the Discharge Without Delay programme.Alongside your clinical caseload, you will:

Contribute to the development of physiotherapy pathways within your chosen specialty.

Provide clinical supervision and teaching for colleagues and students.

Take part in service and quality improvement initiatives.

You will also benefit from:

Support via collaborative job planning to enhance your knowledge, skills and expertise across all four pillars of AHP practice.

Regular supervision and TURAS appraisal.

Opportunities to engage in preceptorship

A wide range of CPD opportunities

A proactive approach to health & wellbeing

We welcome applications from physiotherapists with a broad range of experience who are motivated to further develop their practice within acute frailty and/or acute internal medicine. If you could indicate on your application if you have a specific interest in either a general medicine post or a frailty post.Essential Requirements:Please see the attached Person Specification for the essential and desirable criteria for this post.For an informal discussion, please contact:Lynsey Ferguson, Team Leader Physiotherapist - Acute MedicineHours of Work 37 hours Part Time would be consideredShort-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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