Physiotherapy Support Worker

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• Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership

Ninewells Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee

• Band 4 Physiotherapy Support Worker Hyper Acute Stroke Unit
• Band 4 Physiotherapy Support Worker Stroke/Neuro Rehabilitation

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

We have two exciting opportunities within our Stroke and Neuro Service. We are looking for individuals to join our Neuro and Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation Team and our Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit
. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service dedicated to supporting patients recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.

• Manage a delegated caseload from a registered physiotherapist and work independently within your scope of practice.
• Assess patient needs, deliver physiotherapy interventions, and modify and progress treatment plans to support timely discharge.
• Provide input across the entire stroke pathway, from early mobilisation and rehabilitation in the hyper-acute phase to inpatient care and community transition.
• Assist with equipment ordering, referrals to community teams, and contribute to audit and data collection.

Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>

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Informal enquiries to:
Laura Irvine, Team Lead Physiotherapist, Ninewells Hospital ext 32628 or Laura.irvine3t)

Informal enquiries to:
Chris Taylor, Team Lead Physiotherapist, Royal Victoria Hospital ext 32628 or Chris.taylort)

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