Overview
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Band 4 HCSW to join our Acute Surgical and Critical Care Physiotherapy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with patients in the immediate post-operative phase and support their recovery through assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation interventions.
You will be allocated a delegated caseload and will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy within an agreed protocol. Your responsibilities will include delivering and progressing treatment plans, reassessing patients, and facilitating safe and timely discharges. You will be guided by evidence-based protocols and supported by a team of registered physiotherapists. You will also contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement activities. Ongoing professional development is actively encouraged and supported within the team. The post also includes responsibility for relevant administrative and housekeeping tasks as part of your role.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Strong team working ethos
Desirable
* Experience in physiotherapy or post-operative rehabilitation
Informal enquiries
Please contact Emma Black, Acute Respiratory Team Lead, at Ninewells Hospital on 01382 632628 for further information.
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* Mid-Senior level
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* Full-time
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