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Fixed Term for 1 Year

We currently have a part time vacancy for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team in Mid Argyll and Kintyre.

The successful applicant will have a highly complex individual caseload across Mid Argyll and Kintyre, this challenging post gives the right applicant the opportunity to further develop their skills with a range of paediatric conditions as well as service development opportunities.

You will be supported by both the team leads in Mid Argyll and Kintyre and the paediatric lead physiotherapist based in Helensburgh 

To succeed in this exciting and challenging post you will have a degree or equivalent qualification as a physiotherapist, be HCPC registered and demonstrate evidence of postgraduate learning in a paediatric related field.

You will have experience and understanding of community paediatric services including MDT working and service change and development, you will be aware of regional and national strategy around paediatric services and have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Perhaps most importantly you will need the ability to identify and seize opportunities to deliver truly outstanding paediatric physiotherapy services – innovators are very welcome to apply. 

The base location could be either Campbeltown or Lochgilphead. Mid Argyll and the Kintyre peninsula sit on the West Coast of Scotland, an area of outstanding natural beauty yet close to cosmopolitan cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. Argyll has over 3,500km of stunning coastline and is home to many inhabited and uninhabited islands. The opportunities to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle in the area are almost endless and our family orientated communities and excellent schools offer a great place to bring up children. 

For more information or to discuss this post further please contact:-

Linda Skrastin - Child Health Manager
Email - [email protected]

Samantha Harris

Tel: 01436 655147/07825823405

[email protected]

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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.

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