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We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Physiotherapist with developed orthopaedic inpatient clinical skills to join our Orthopaedic Team. The team covers; elective, trauma and day surgery orthopaedics. You will also develop links with the Pain Team to support pain patients within the acute. Individuals work pro rata 5 days out of 7 to provide a weekend service and the service operates across 2 sites; the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. You must be flexible and will be expected to operate across both sites and fully participate in the teams seven day working rota. You must be able to demonstrate a broad range of post graduate experience and sufficient knowledge and skills to manage a complex orthopaedic in-patient caseload. They must also have an interest in chronic pain. You must have notable inpatient experience inclusive of inpatient orthopaedics and previous Band 6 experience or equivalent is essential. You will be expected on occasions to deputise for the Team Lead in their absence therefore experience of staff supervision and service improvement would be beneficial. There will be an expectation to participate in and deliver on; clinical audit, in-service training, and evidence based practice. There will also be an expectation to undertake the clinical supervision and appraisals of more junior staff as well as lead the supervision and development of undergraduate/pre-reg students. Both Hospitals are commutable from Lothian, Forth Valley, Dundee and Perth and car share amongst colleagues is often available. For informal enquiries, please contact Caitlin Gray, Act-up Orthopaedic Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01592 643355, Ext 29775 or Cat Bruce, Physiotherapy Manager Ext 21108. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment. 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. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 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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