About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
To work as a member of the Physiotherapy Team providing a professionally competent service, aiming to provide effective assessment, advice and treatment to patients attending Physiotherapy in a safe clinical environment on a 4 monthly rotational basis or as a static post see role profile.
The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday (Days).
In this key role, you will:
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To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including direct and indirect patient care.
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To assess capacity, gain valid consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent.
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Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise Physiotherapy Support Workers to maximise efficiency and achieve desired outcome of care.
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Actively participate in physiotherapy and specialist team in-service training programme to promote personal development.
What You'll Bring:
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Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
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The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
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Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence with access to a car.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Mairi MacDonald, Physiotherapy Team Lead via [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
