Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist to join our newly formed Frailty Unit in NHS Borders. You will be instrumental in the continuing development of this new post in a supportive, established AHP Team. You will have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate experience across the NMAHP Pillars of Practice (Clinical, Leadership, Facilitating Learning, Evidence/Research & Development).
You will apply advanced clinical judgement and decision making within the Emergency Department, Frailty Unit and Medical Assessment Unit providing early frailty assessment with a focus on prevention of admission, as well as setting goals and functional criteria, for discharge, as early in the patient journey as possible.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of high quality care working in collaboration with the Emergency Department multidisciplinary team. This will be a 7-day service (working 5/7) with the expectation of extended hours in the future.
* Be involved in ongoing personal and professional development to provide a quality service, supported through CPD, appraisals and in-service training.
* Be available for informal enquiries and provide information to potential applicants as required by the AHP Team Lead and colleagues.
Requirements and Expectations
* Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced and changing health and social care system. Forward thinking and proactive with excellent organisational and clinical skills. Thorough understanding of whole system flow and ability to make autonomous decisions under pressure. Accurate data collection and service planning will be a key part of this role.
* Base location is Borders General Hospital with collaboration across the Emergency Department multidisciplinary team.
* Salary noted for full-time hours (37 hours per week); part-time appointments will be pro-rata.
Additional Information
* Note about criminal records checks and PVG requirements. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.
* Right to work in the United Kingdom is a legal requirement. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. Visa and sponsorship details apply where relevant.
* It is essential to check right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting an application.
* Please note: late applications cannot be accepted; submit early.
* NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
For further information please contact the AHP Team Lead or other specified contacts as listed in the original job posting.
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