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NHS Highland Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership
Location: Cowal and Bute area
Position: Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist (Band 6)
We currently have a part-time fixed-term vacancy for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team in Cowal and Bute.
The successful applicant will have a complex individual caseload across the Cowal and Bute area. This post gives the right applicant the opportunity to further develop their skills with a range of paediatric conditions as well as service development opportunities.
You will be supported by the team lead in Cowal and the Paediatric Lead Physiotherapist based in Helensburgh.
Minimum Requirements:
1. A degree or equivalent qualification as a physiotherapist.
2. HCPC registered.
3. Evidence of postgraduate learning in a paediatric related field.
4. Experience and understanding of community paediatric services including MDT working and service change and development.
5. Awareness of regional and national strategy around paediatric services.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
7. Ability to identify and seize opportunities to deliver outstanding paediatric physiotherapy services.
The base location could be either Cowal or Bute.
The Cowal and Bute peninsula sit on the West Coast of Scotland, an area of outstanding natural beauty yet close to cosmopolitan cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. Argyll has over 3,500 km of stunning coastline and is home to many inhabited and uninhabited islands.
The opportunities to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle in the area are almost endless, and our family-oriented communities and excellent schools offer a great place to bring up children.
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