Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speciality Physiotherapist - Rotational, based at University Hospital Ayr and Biggart Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Hours
36 hours per week; there is an on-call commitment associated with this role. Part-time and job share hours will be considered for this post.
From 1 April 2026
The working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
An opportunity to join the South Ayrshire Physiotherapy Service as a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist on a permanent basis. The post initially comprises 5 rotations within 3 Teams: Unscheduled Care, Acute Frailty, Elective Orthopaedic Inpatients, Vascular Outreach Rehabilitation, Older Adults inpatient and community rehabilitation. Further rotations may be added later. Rotations are based in South Ayrshire at University Hospital Ayr or Biggart Hospital in Prestwick.
This post is suitable for Band 5 candidates seeking development toward a more senior clinical role without committing to a permanent specialism.
Responsibilities include delivering highly skilled physiotherapy to patients in the respective clinical areas, acting as a senior clinical decision maker, leading complex care and discharge planning, and delivering rehabilitation to ensure optimal outcomes and efficient discharge. Community and lone working may be involved. You will make onward referrals to other services as required and support the development of less experienced staff and students within the team. You will be supported to develop into the role and responsibilities of a Band 6 clinician and the relevant specialist skills of each rotation. Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged.
The team has a strong reputation for quality of service and commitment to professional development, including post graduate training. An active in-service and appraisal programme and peer support are provided by therapists with broad clinical skills. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a team. You must have HCPC registration; membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience
* Current HCPC registration
* Variety of experience across physiotherapy rotations or roles relevant to the senior rotational physiotherapist role
* Interest in community rehabilitation, falls and frailty
* Training and clinical improvement relevant to the role
* Experience of supporting other members of a team
Further information
For more information on the role please contact Ruth Warren at ruth.warren@aapct.scoth.nhs.uk or on 01292 665695 / 07970441346.
Right to Work
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Additional Information for Candidates
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