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.
Are you interested in being part of the Physiotherapy Team at The Mid Argyll Hospital and Integrated Care Centre? We are looking for a dynamic clinician, with highly developed musculoskeletal skills, to join our team.
This is a permanent full-time post of 37 hours per week.
The successful applicant will work as part of an Integrated Team to provide MSK physiotherapy assessment and treatments within the hospital and the wider community. You should be able to exhibit clinical leadership qualities and enjoy working in close association with peers, and colleagues.
The challenge for the post holder will be to work flexibly across MSK out-patients, maximising independence and promoting self-management to all our patients and the community setting. You will be expected to take part in the triaging of MSK referrals, The successful applicant will be required to assess, treat, and manage a complex varied caseload to a highly specialist standard.
The successful applicant will be required to hold a degree / honours degree in physiotherapy or equivalent and have NHS experience within a similar role.
If you are an experienced MSK physiotherapist, who is able to work collaboratively, is keen to develop leadership skills as expected of a band 6 role, this could be the challenge for you.
In return for your enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment, we provide a supportive and fun working environment and access to further training and development opportunities. Flexible working and potential for development.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Informal Enquiries:
Catriona Watt, Area Manager for Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated care Centre
Tel: 01546 703157
Email: [email protected]:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion |
Dignity and respect |
Openness, honesty and responsibility |
Quality and teamwork |
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Location: | United Kingdom Scotland Lochgilphead |
Salary: | Band 6 (£37,831 - £46,100) per year |
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |