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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Physiotherapist based at East Ayrshire.
Please note this is a fixed term vacancy for 18 months.
What you will do:
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with excellent assessment, treatment and discharge planning skills. You should be passionate about empowering your patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
As a specialist physiotherapist in this area you should have excellent clinical reasoning and time management skills. You will provide support for junior staff and students and be involved in service improvement and training opportunities. You should have excellent communication skills and current HCPC registration. Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is highly desirable as well as any relevant specialist clinical interest group.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
18.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
1. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
2. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
3. Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
4. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
5. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
6. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
7. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
8. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.