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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with highly developed clinical and leadership skills to jointly lead the Stroke Physiotherapy Team. The post holder will be responsible for leading Physiotherapy provision within the stroke/neurology ward but also support the wider department in the provision of Physiotherapy services across a range of in-patient wards at the Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy.
You must therefore possess a strong depth of knowledge, understanding and management of a wide range of common and complex neurological disorders including stroke and will require knowledge and expertise of complex discharge planning. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must as collaborative MDT working is essential to the is role.
You will be responsible for a small team of physiotherapy staff; therefore, previous experience of staff supervision/management is essential. The department is also fully committed to training the next generation of clinicians, and as such you will be actively involved in the dynamic provision of undergraduate and post graduate practice-based learning.
Physiotherapy departments across NHS Fife are committed to the clinical and leadership development of staff. Our NHS Fife Physiotherapy strategy 2022 - 2025 has 3 aims; inclusion, excellence and sustainability and accordingly we look to employ quick thinking, adaptable, clinically inspired individuals. In line with this there will be an expectation of the post-holder to identify, action and participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, in-service training, regular appraisal and PDP meetings to ensure efficient and evidence-based practice.
Our department is friendly and supports staff wellbeing underpinned by our NHS Scotland workforce policies, excellent peer group and management support.
For informal enquiries, please contact Marie Peck/ Amy Daly, Physiotherapy Managers on 01592 643355 ext 21108 / 26957.
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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