Overview
NHS 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.
Role and Location
We are currently looking to recruit to our Combined Child Health Physiotherapy team. This post will be based at the North Child Development Team at Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physiotherapists by undertaking specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of paediatric patients, including implementing patient treatment programmes according to treatment protocols prescribed by the physiotherapist and monitoring patient progression.
- Carry out non-clinical duties including monitoring, replenishment and ordering of stock/medical supplies; clerical responsibilities such as booking appointments, sending out routine letters and data entry. Word processing skills and adaptability in learning new software are an advantage.
- Support will be offered through training and through direct supervision by physiotherapists while working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Person specification / Qualifications
- Energetic and enthusiastic; ideally with previous experience of working with children in a care, education or health setting.
- Knowledge of GIRFEC and a commitment to putting children’s wellbeing at the centre of the work.
Interview info
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 22 April.
Additional information for candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay is not affected.
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How to apply
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 shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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Additional notes
Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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.
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