Rotational Physiotherapist - INTERNAL

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This post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary rotational physiotherapist based within the East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership. The rotations are In‑patient and Community Rehabilitation at East Ayrshire Community Hospital; and Trauma & Orthopaedics, Unscheduled Care and Surgical at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a fixed‑term / secondment basis until the end of March 2027. Interviews for this post will take place on 25 March.

37 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Esteemed candidates will develop within their career to gain experience of a more senior clinical role without committing to a permanent specialism. You will be responsible for delivering highly skilled physiotherapy to patients in the respective clinical areas, act as a senior clinical decision maker, lead complex care and discharge planning, and deliver rehabilitation to ensure patients are optimally rehabilitated and discharged effectively and efficiently.

Community and lone working will be part of some rotations. You will make onward referrals to other services as required, support the development of less experienced, unregistered staff and students within the team, and be supported to develop into the role and responsibilities of a Band 6 clinician and of the relevant specialist skills of each rotation. You will be passionate about empowering patients to achieve their goals and to remain as independent and active as possible.

Participation in service improvement is expected and encouraged. Contribution to the on‑call physiotherapy service is a requirement of the post.

• Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current Health & Care Professions Council registration
• Proven clinical experience in relevant clinical specialty
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Recognised additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to the post
• Practice education and clinical development of others

• Robert Rolston – rober
• Georgie Garrick – Georg

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