Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Worker - SG, Kirkcaldy
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Kirkcaldy
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d252f1e6f379
Job Views: 4
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Are you passionate about working with people and eager to be part of a motivated team dedicated to improving patients' physical function in a hospital setting? If so, this role may be perfect for you!
We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the respiratory physiotherapy team. Working within a dynamic team, you will collaborate with physiotherapists to assess and treat various patient groups. You will independently evaluate patients’ mobility, function, and ability to perform daily activities, providing exercise programs and facilitating discharge plans to help patients meet their rehabilitation goals. The respiratory team covers wards including critical care, respiratory, post-surgical, and medical wards, offering diverse experiences, including early rehabilitation of complex patients with significant medical or surgical needs.
As part of a multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nurses, occupational therapists, and support workers, you will experience collaborative and progressive work in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants should have (or be working towards) a health-related HNC and/or SVQ Level 3, or demonstrate relevant training and experience equivalent to this. Prior health or social care experience in a physiotherapy or related setting, with clinical work with patients, is essential. Knowledge of common surgical, medical, and respiratory conditions, along with experience in post-operative rehabilitation, teaching exercises, and providing walking aids, is beneficial. Excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a team-oriented approach are vital. Basic IT skills are required, including experience with electronic patient records, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet use.
The department offers regular in-service training, professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and appraisals. Our NHS Fife Physiotherapy strategy 2022-2025 emphasizes inclusion, excellence, and sustainability. Join us to provide high-quality care for respiratory and surgical patients in NHS Fife.
For informal inquiries, contact Debbie McCleery, Senior Physiotherapist, at 01592 643355 ext 21055 or Amy Daly, Physiotherapy Manager, ext 26957.
Note: Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any updates will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is committed to ensuring all employees have the right to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, please confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative, respectful, and inclusive. We welcome applications from all societal sections, offering flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled, long-term conditions, and neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments.
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