Secondment/Fixed term opportunity until November 2026 to improve service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen on a fixed term up to November 2026 to join the Acute Physiotherapy team as a Band 6 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Critical Care and Surgical Team.
We would welcome applications from physiotherapists who have a drive to develop their skills within this clinical specialism, improve services, support staff wellbeing and have a strong collaborative approach to care.
Previous experience in a wide range of clinical areas with specific experience in Critical Care and Surgical is welcomed.
This post is key in supporting on-call induction and supporting education and development of Band 5 and support staff within the teams.
The successful candidate(s) will be HCPC registered as a physiotherapist and will be mobile across Forth Valley.
The post carries an on-call commitment. NHS Forth Valley is also embracing contemporary working. As and when required the post holder will be expected to participate in twilight or weekend working.
We love it when people call us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about us and the role and allows us to support you with your application process. Please do get in touch!
For further information please contact Lesley Royer, Physiotherapy Coordinator Acute Services, FHRV on Lesley.royer@nhs.scot or 01324567438 or Laura Young, Physiotherapy Team Lead Critical Care and Surgical on laura.young@nhs.scot
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance .
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.