Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced physiotherapists to join our Children and Young Peoples Physiotherapy service based at Randolph Wemyss and Adamson Hospitals. This is a Fife wide service and as post holder you will work across Fife in a variety of settings including clinics, schools and children’s homes. Your caseload will be varied with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions and you may also be involved in the rehabilitation of children who have suffered major trauma. Experience in working with children and young people of all ages is essential to this post. The team offer a friendly and child centred approach to support children and young people\'s growth and development to promote an active family lifestyle.
Responsibilities
* Work across Fife in clinics, schools and children’s homes as part of the Children and Young People’s Physiotherapy service.
* Manage a varied caseload including musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions; may contribute to rehabilitation after major trauma.
* Travel throughout Fife during the working day.
* Collaborate with the Paediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practitioner and other Clinical/Team Lead Physiotherapists; supervise students and provide mentorship where appropriate.
* Support learning and continuing professional development with internal and external opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to degree level; HCPC registered; able to work autonomously as a postgraduate.
* Experience across a variety of care groups and community experience is advantageous.
* Excellent communication, well-organised, good clinical reasoning.
About Fife and Benefits
With its fishing villages, beaches and countryside, Fife offers a great place to develop your NHS career. It has many local amenities and good transport links to Edinburgh, Dundee and other major towns and cities.
How to discuss and apply
If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally please contact Gillian Bell, Service Lead Physiotherapist, on 01383 674000.
UK Right to Work and Vetting
* NHS Scotland is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work with your application.
* To work in the UK, individuals must demonstrate the relevant permission; this is typically granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.
* As part of pre-employment checks, entitlement to work will be checked. This can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled/pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for details.
* In some cases sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible, subject to Sponsor license and salary thresholds; see details on GOV.UK.
* Applicants must check their right to work before submitting the application.
Criminal Records and PVG
Due to statutory changes from 1 April 2025, there may be a change in required criminal records checks. If the post is a regulated role, appointment may be subject to PVG scheme. Details will be confirmed by Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.
Inclusive working
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and actively support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.
Diversity and Equality
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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