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Fixed term up until 11/06/2026 (Secondment Opportunity)
Applications are invited for a 37 hours (Temporary) Band 6 Specialist Community Physiotherapist based at the Royal Northern Infirmary, Inverness.
This is a great opportunity for those experienced Band 5's looking to develop at a senior level or for those already working as a band 6 looking to increase their community experience.
Please note that internal and external applicants are welcome. This would make a great secondment opportunity if you already work for NHS Highland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established and extremely experienced team of Physiotherapists. There is a wealth of skills and knowledge within the Physiotherapy team - this is a great chance to learn and advance your skills. The physiotherapy team forms part of a larger Multi disciplinary team based at the RNI - the Integrated Community Team, where we work together with other professionals, such as OTs, Social workers and Community Nurses.
Furthermore at the RNI, the Community Physiotherapy team provide rehabilitation to those patients on Ward 1. There is an expectation that this post would cover rehab as and when required on Ward 1.
You will take responsibility for a community clinical caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge from care. We cover a breadth of patient conditions including Neurological, Orthopaedic, Elderly rehabilitation and Falls. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure co-ordinated care for patients.
You will be expected to act independently to provide a full comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.
You will attend MDT meetings, supervise Junior Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Physiotherapy students and be expected to deputise for the team lead in meetings related to specialist clinical area. Regular supervision is in place, as well as peer supervision.
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations and patient residents so a full current driving license is essential.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries regarding this post.
Informal enquiries to : Carol Smith, Integrated Team Manager, carol.smith61@nhs.scot
Or Nicola Bailey, Physiotherapy Professional Lead, North Highland, nicola.bailey7@nhs.scot
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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.