NHS Scotland
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Health Care Support Worker
NHS ScotlandUnited Kingdom12 days ago
Full-timeHealth Care Provider
We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist in the delivery of Physiotherapy to our orthopaedic wards at VHK. The caseload is predominantly to patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery whether that is from trauma or from a planned operation such as a knee or hip replacements. There will be a medical component to the caseload too. An SVQ Level III in health sciences or equivalent is required, together with evidence of clinical competence and skills that include assessment and treatment of patients.

You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of common inpatient orthopaedic conditions with particular reference to fracture management and joint replacement. An understanding of frailty would be advantageous and a good working knowledge of appropriate daily living aids and appliances e.g. walking aids, bathing accessories is essential. Basic IT knowledge is required which includes word processing and use of the internet.

The ability to work flexibly and dynamically as part of a team is integral to the post.

The department is committed to a regular programme of In-service training, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development

For informal enquiries, please contact Catriona Bruce, 01592 643355 ext. 21108

We welcome enquiries to discuss the post and pattern of working. We also actively encourage visits to the team to understand the role and its responsibilities.

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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.
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