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.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join the Mental Health and Learning Disability team in NHS Highland, based in Inverness. A training post from a Band 5 into a Band 6 may be considered.
If you would like to work with adults with a learning disability, develop skills in mental health, can demonstrate excellent communication skills and are able to plan and deliver high quality, person centred, evidence based clinical care, we would very much like to hear from you.
We work collaboratively with the multi-professional team to meet the health needs of adults with a learning disability throughout the region of NHS Highland (not including Argyll and Bute) in a range of community and acute settings. We also provide support and cover, when required, to the Mental Health Physiotherapy part of our team, who provide a service to the acute and rehabilitation wards in New Craig’s Psychiatric Hospital and Aonach Mor.
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, the post holder will be required to:
Triage referrals and respond appropriately. Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice, and education for a varied caseload of clients with mild, moderate, and profound learning disabilities, the majority of whom will present with a wide range and multiple complex problems. This will draw on a broad range of physiotherapy skills and knowledge. Provide a flexible approach to create a service based on patients’ needs and in the most appropriate environment. Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout Highland to provide a holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability. Educate, demonstrate and provide specialist advice to health care, education and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers, families and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people that have a learning disability. Share expertise between Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Physiotherapy when required. Provide support and work within the Mental Health Team/wards as required. Participate in the development of effective, response, evidence based, person-centred services and the implementation of strategies/guidelines/policies. Contribute to the overall planning, delivery, and evaluation of Physiotherapy services, taking the lead in areas of clinical interest, as determined by service need. Participate in clinically related collection of statistics, administration, reviews, audits and research projects. Deputize for Band 7 Physiotherapist, as necessary. Applicants must have current HCPC registration. The ability to work independently and as part of a physiotherapy and/or multi-disciplinary team in the provision of efficient and effective physiotherapy services is required. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, together with a flexible approach and ability to adapt are also essential. Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist covering core rotations, and experience of supervising support worker staff are desirable. Full driving licence is required with access to a car for work use being desirable. NHS Highland serves a large geographical area with a population of 320,000. There are excellent opportunities to suit all interests and lifestyles with outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, mountain biking, skiing and paddle boarding within easy reach. Informal enquiries are welcomed by contacting Rachel Hubber Physiotherapy Team Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities on: Rachel.hubber@nhs.scot ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
Application Process . To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
Accessibility Statement . Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact
Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub
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Candidate Support
for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser 'Google Chrome' or 'Microsoft Edge' when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by 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. 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 . 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.
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Triage referrals and respond appropriately. Provide specialist assessment, treatment, advice, and education for a varied caseload of clients with mild, moderate, and profound learning disabilities, the majority of whom will present with a wide range and multiple complex problems. This will draw on a broad range of physiotherapy skills and knowledge. Provide a flexible approach to create a service based on patients’ needs and in the most appropriate environment. Work closely with a variety of service providers and agencies throughout Highland to provide a holistic approach to the treatment of adults with a learning disability. Educate, demonstrate and provide specialist advice to health care, education and social care colleagues, support staff, students, carers, families and any other personnel/agencies that come into contact with people that have a learning disability. Share expertise between Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Physiotherapy when required. Provide support and work within the Mental Health Team/wards as required. Participate in the development of effective, response, evidence based, person-centred services and the implementation of strategies/guidelines/policies. Contribute to the overall planning, delivery, and evaluation of Physiotherapy services, taking the lead in areas of clinical interest, as determined by service need. Participate in clinically related collection of statistics, administration, reviews, audits and research projects. Deputize for Band 7 Physiotherapist, as necessary. Applicants must have current HCPC registration. The ability to work independently and as part of a physiotherapy and/or multi-disciplinary team in the provision of efficient and effective physiotherapy services is required. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, together with a flexible approach and ability to adapt are also essential. Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist covering core rotations, and experience of supervising support worker staff are desirable. Full driving licence is required with access to a car for work use being desirable. NHS Highland serves a large geographical area with a population of 320,000. There are excellent opportunities to suit all interests and lifestyles with outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, mountain biking, skiing and paddle boarding within easy reach. Informal enquiries are welcomed by contacting Rachel Hubber Physiotherapy Team Lead for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities on: Rachel.hubber@nhs.scot ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
Application Process . To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
Accessibility Statement . Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact
Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub
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Candidate Support
for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser 'Google Chrome' or 'Microsoft Edge' when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by 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. 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 . 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.
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