First Contact Physiotherapist

Moray

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Physiotherapist to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients within MSK services in Moray.

Band: 7

Hours: 28.8 hours a week

Contract: Permanent

Base: Moray, NHS Grampian

This post is part of the FCP (First Contact Practitioners) team based in GP Practices across Moray. Services are provided at all GP Practices across Moray, in Forres, Buckie, Keith, Speyside and Elgin.

There will be support from the Band 8a Team Leads and from within the multi-disciplinary teams in the Practices.

We have a robust system for documentation audit, supervision, mentoring and peer review within all sites.

There is a requirement for the post holders to be able to demonstrate advanced post-graduate training and be willing to undertake additional training as required. This may include injection therapy and non medical-prescribing.

This post is advertised as 28.8 hours a week but there may be the opportunity to supplement this with more hours taking it to full time.

As part of NHS Grampian, we work closely with our colleagues within the region to ensure that strategies are developed over a wider geographical arena.

About

If you would like to find out more about the job, are interested in applying, or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact the Team Lead Physiotherapists:

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Moray is an extraordinarily beautiful place to live and has a lively and supportive AHP service. From famous whisky distilleries to stunning coastal scenery Moray has a lot to offer for anyone interested in a rural lifestyle.

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