Secondment or fixed-term opportunity for 12 months to cover maternity leave
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An opportunity has arisen to join the in-patient specialist rehabilitation service in Forth Valley providing backfill for a maternity leave. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary rehab team within an AHP and nursing led unit. The team are based within the Bellfield Centre in Stirling and will also in-reach when appropriate to see patients in FVRH. You will be working with patients who have traumatic/acquired brain injury and progressive/complex neurological conditions.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will help further develop this relatively new service model. They must be passionate in the provision of rehabilitation and improving the lives of people living with neurological conditions and their families. They will be working closely with a range of professionals and support workers and therefore it is essential that they can work positively as part of a team.
The successful applicant must have experience in service development and quality improvement. You should be able to prioritise fluctuating workloads and be flexible in a busy environment. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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