Specialist Physiotherapist - Mental Health

NHS Scotland

  • Irvine, North Ayrshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days 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.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 -PositionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist within the Mental Health services in NHS Ayrshire and Arran.What you will do:Working Pan-Ayrshire, and based at Ayrshire Central Hospital and/or Ailsa Hospital, you will work with the physiotherapists and support workers in the inpatient and community mental health team to provide specialist physiotherapy input to mental health service users in these areas.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:As a Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration, you will have evidence of continued professional development.A good level of physical ability is required due to provision of exercise classes, as is a commitment to ongoing quality improvement work within the team.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours:37 hours per weekYou will be required to participate in the NHS AAA acute on-call rota.Full time, part time and job share applications welcome and will be considered - please indicate hours of work available on application form.Driving Licence/Car Ownership:Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:Telephone: 07917720521 / 01294323711ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESYou 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:To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.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.NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information atWe are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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