NHS Highland
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner First Contact Physiotherapy
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Job Description
About NHS Scotland
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.
Job Details
Hours
16.5 hours
Location
Various locations across Highland including Inverness area and Lochaber and Caithness.
Role
We are recruiting for the First Contact Physiotherapy service. This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner based in primary care, working alongside GP’s and other professionals. We are looking for experienced Physiotherapists to join the NHS Highland First Contact team. It covers some of the most beautiful and popular locations in the Highlands of Scotland.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK conditions.
- A high standard of clinical care with previous specialist experience in this field.
- Injection skills and prescribing are part of this role and you will be expected to work toward completion of both if you do not have the qualification on application.
- A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is essential.
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Contact Information
Informal enquiries to: Jude Arnaud Phone: 07971174752 Email: judith.arnaud@nhs.scot
Additional Information
- This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
- This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
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About NHS Highland
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. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture.
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