Physiotherapy Health Care Support Worker

We are a small and friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. We are based in the purpose built Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital in Aviemore.We work with the adult population, in the hospital in Aviemore, and the community setting of Badenoch & Strathspey. Our patients are mainly older adults, and people with long term conditions.We are looking for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant to join us in a permanent role. This is an ideal opportunity for either someone with experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant, or for someone with the right qualities who is looking to start working in Physiotherapy / rehabilitation in the NHS.The post involves working on the ward, out patients, home visits and assisting in exercise classes. There are also administrative duties involved, so basic IT skills are essential for the post. Days/hours of working: Tuesday to Friday (some room for flexibility around start and finish times, so please contact us to discuss before applying)Experience of working in the NHS is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision will be provided by our very experienced Physiotherapy Team.You should have a full UK driving licence and access to use of a car for work.Please feel free to get in touch to discuss the post and to find out more about the job. We also welcome pre-arranged visits from potential applicants. Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Campbell, Physiotherapist, email: kirsty.campbell11 @nhs.scot 01479 883 125 / Jane Carr, AHP Team Lead, email: [email protected] 01479 883 125NHS 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.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: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-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 - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home 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 HighlandNHS 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.Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamworkNHS 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.