Overview
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We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team here in the Borders area with our ambition to deliver high quality care to our patients as part of the Community AHP Service. This post is based in the East locality areas of Cheviot and Berwickshire with close transport links to Edinburgh and rest of the Borders. You will be working primarily within the community hospital team with a focus on person centred care to promote our patients to live as independently as possible within their preferred environment. There is also scope as part of the community service aims in preventing admissions and the timely supported discharge back to home. Long term neurological condition management also form part of this community based role.
Responsibilities
* Independently assess and treat routine and complex patients in the community setting with a variety of conditions, managing your own caseload and signposting to other services when required.
* Apply clinical experience of orthopaedics, neurology, medicine of the elderly & frailty in community patient groups.
* Be supported in your own professional development and have the opportunity to pursue clinical interests whilst continuing to deliver a service across a broad base of practice.
* Work within a skilled and supportive team to promote professional development with timely supervision and appraisal.
Qualifications/Experience
* Clinical experience of orthopaedics, neurology, medicine of the elderly & frailty in community patient groups is essential.
Employment Terms
Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.
For details on criminal records checks and PVG: due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a "regulated role", appointment will be subject to PVG. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. Additional details are available on GOV.UK.
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Application
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications; please submit your application early.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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