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 are 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.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Community Rehabilitation within our Physiotherapy Community Rehabilitation Team based in South Ayrshire. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
Up to 36 hours per week. Job share will be considered. Starting 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced to 36 hours.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
Physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires broad previous experience in community rehabilitation or frailty and falls prevention. As a senior clinician you will be responsible for delivering highly skilled physiotherapy to patient groups, acting as a senior clinical decision‑maker, leading complex care and ensuring efficient rehabilitation. You will supervise and support Community Rehabilitation Team members at all levels, contribute to practice education and service improvement, and support development of less experienced and unregistered staff.
Key Parts Of The Role
* Provide skilled community‑based physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
* Involve in leading the community team.
* Act as an expert clinical physiotherapy resource to colleagues.
* Travel to housebound patients across the entirety of South Ayrshire.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
* Current HCPC registration.
* Variety of experience across physiotherapy rotations or roles relevant to community rehabilitation.
* Interest in community rehabilitation, falls and frailty.
* Undertaken training and clinical improvement relevant to the role.
Experience Of Supporting Other Members Of The Team
For further information on the role or person specification, please contact Ruth Warren at ruth.warren@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or call 01292 665695 / 07970441346.
Right To Work / Certificates Of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrably have the relevant right to work. NHS Ayrshire & Arran can offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and other criteria. Sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis after interview and pre‑employment checks. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and cannot be offered for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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