Specialist Physiotherapist Unscheduled Care
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Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, committed to a culture that is caring, safe and respectful.
Position
An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Unscheduled Care team based at University Hospital Ayr.
What You Will Do
Clinical – Deliver high quality physiotherapy care to service users within Unscheduled Care. Management – Provide support to the Physiotherapy Team Lead in delivering an efficient, equitable and responsive physiotherapy service.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a specialised physiotherapist with knowledge of complex conditions.
* Assess and treat adults with multiple co‑morbidities requiring hospital admission or physiotherapy intervention in home.
* Treat conditions including falls, reduced mobility, new cardiac event, alcohol detox, renal and respiratory issues.
* Apply treatments: mobility practice, walking aid provision, respiratory chest clearance, therapeutic handling, discharge planning, physical activity and exercise.
* Engage at local and national level with clinical interest groups and service development.
* Reduce physical ill‑health symptoms through specific interventions.
* Improve flow of patients through timely physiotherapy interventions.
Knowledge, Training And Experience Required
Please see the attached person specification.
Hours
37 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Participation in on‑call rota is required.
Location
University Hospital Ayr, Ayr, Scotland.
Driving Licence
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Contact
Jennifer Clydesdale, Physiotherapy Team Lead – please contact to find out more about the role.
Application
Apply via the standard NHS Ayrshire and Arran recruitment process. Do not upload a CV; this will not be used for shortlisting.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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