Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 2 AUG 2024

NHS GRAMPIAN



Rotational Physiotherapist



ABERDEEN ROYAL INFIRMARY


Band: 6

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed term

The Acute Physiotherapy team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are looking to recruit to the above post. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and experience of acute hospital working.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is the main emergency and admitting hospital in Grampian and as such the successful candidates will get experience and exposure to a wide range of specialties and conditions. NHS Grampian is the first major trauma centre operational in Scotland and we also have the only recognised ECMO centre in Scotland.

Interested in a dynamic and exciting range of learning opportunities?

Our inpatient acute rotations are offered in areas such as HDU, ITU, acute stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, acute care of the elderly and several other regional specialist units. Rotating on an annual basis this is a fantastic opportunity to consolidate and expand skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will be motivated, hardworking and willing to work in a fast paced and varied environment. Providing specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning, working as part of an MDT is vital.

The acute physiotherapy team offer good CPD opportunities and are keen to support staff through supervision and appraisal. Many of our staff have additional roles within our department.

These posts contribute to our weekend and on call service and a full induction will be given if required


If you would like any further information please call Alex MacKenzie or Sarah Hughson on
or

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