Community Physiotherapist - Central

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Central Community Team Specialist Physiotherapist – 36 Hours 1 Wte Fixed term 9 months Band 6 This post provides an exciting opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehabilitation team based at Sime Place Galashiels. If you are motivated and passionate about person-centred services which support the wellbeing of people to live and age well in communities, then get in touch.

A broad range of post graduate experience including working in a variety of specialities eg, medical, stroke/neurology, Orthopaedics, Care of the Elderly/Rehab, MSK is essential. Experience of working in the Community would be desirable. The post holder will work within the Central AHP community Team providing input to intermediate care facility – Garden View, the Home First Service and Community Long term condition outpatients. The Home First Service provides short term input within the home setting with a reablement approach to maximise independence on discharge from hospital and to prevent hospital admission.

Ongoing personal and professional development is essential to provide a quality service and is supported through CPD, appraisals and in-service training.

The Borders is a beautiful place in which to live and work. It has affordable housing, good schools and is well connected with the Borders railway.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact one the Community AHP Team Leads below

For further information please contact Yvonne Landers PT Community Team Lead. Tel no. 07812496816 or Maxine Elliott OT Community Lead Tel 07747757417

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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