Borders General Hospital
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Fixed term Contract / Secondment until 31 March 2027
Monday Sunday 12:00-20:00
Department: Physiotherapy PCIP
We are seeking dynamic, highly effective and skilled Advanced Practice First Contact physiotherapists to deliver high quality triage services in an exciting new role as part of the MDT team in a new GP walk-in community Clinic in Hawick Scottish Borders. The role aim to support the extension and delivery of physiotherapy first contact practitioner services to enhance direct contact, early triage of acute presentations in the Scottish Borders.
As an advanced practice level physiotherapist, you will contribute to the ongoing strategic development of the FCP service. The role will combine providing a first contact practitioner service within the community setting alongside supporting clinical leadership in the FCP physiotherapy team. This is a great opportunity where you will be supported and mentored in the role over the coming months.
The post holder will work closely with general practitioners in the GP practice primary care environment, orthopaedic consultants, orthopaedic MSK advanced physiotherapy practitioners, MSK podiatrist, advanced practice nurses to provide an integrated service for musculoskeletal patients in the Borders.
If you have the experience were looking for with demonstrable skills to succeed in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Part-time staff, additional hours and weekend rota will be considered for this 12 months Fixed term contract.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. For further information, please contact Wilna-mari Pottage on 07310703418 or @
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early**
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