NHS Fife is committed to providing safe, effective, high-quality care for the people of Fife. We are delighted to offer an exciting new opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team within the rehabilitation wards at Cameron Hospital.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified physiotherapist looking to develop core clinical skills or for an existing Band 5 seeking to broaden their experience in a supportive and dynamic rehabilitation environment.
Our Rehabilitation Wards deliver person centred, goal focused care to adults requiring functional, mobility, and recovery support following medical, surgical, neurological, or frailty related conditions. You will work as part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Medical, and Allied Health colleagues.
What the Role Involves:
Providing high quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with a wide variety of presentations.
Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to develop and deliver effective, patient centred rehabilitation plans.
Contributing to safe discharge planning and ensuring appropriate onward referrals and communication with community services.
Participating in service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
Supporting the development of students and rehabilitation support workers where appropriate.
Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HCPC standards and NHS Fife policies.
What We’re Looking For
HCPC registration (or pending registration for newly qualified applicants).
Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
A compassionate, adaptable approach and commitment to person centred care.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development and learning.
Cameron Hospital is set among attractive grounds with ample green space and sitting areas. It is within easy reach of Central, South and West Edinburgh as driving is opposite the commuting traffic coming into the city. Cameron Bridge Railway Station is a 5 minute walk from the hospital
CLOSING DATE: 2 weeks from advert
Informal enquiries to: Caroline Mowbray Physiotherapy Team Lead (01592) 226724 and/or Judith Bolton Physiotherapy Team Lead (01592) 740193 (ext 40193)
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