About the role
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our rotational physiotherapy programme within stroke, neurological and specialist rehabilitation services across NHS Forth Valley. This role offers broad clinical exposure across the stroke and neuro/specialist pathway, supporting patients from acute admission through to community‐based rehabilitation.
Services included within the rotational post
* Specialist Rehabilitation Unit based in Bellfield Centre, Stirling
* Acute Stroke based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital
* START Team – Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD)
* Neuro Rehab Team – Forth Valley wide
Role Responsibilities
* Deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based physiotherapy assessment and intervention for people with stroke and complex neurological conditions.
* Manage a complex caseload, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning and risk management.
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to goal setting, discharge planning and patient/carer education.
* Contribute to service quality through audit, evaluation and service improvement activity.
* Provide supervision, support and teaching to students, therapy support staff and junior colleagues as appropriate.
* Work flexibly across inpatient and community settings in line with service need.
* Participate in respiratory on‐call physiotherapy while working within Acute Stroke.
Benefits & Working Environment
* Opportunity to work across acute, inpatient rehabilitation, early supported discharge and community neuro services.
* Strong MDT culture with regular supervision and peer support.
* Excellent environment for developing specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation skills.
* Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential.
Requirements & Eligibility
* Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
* Ability to travel across the area of service delivery.
Equal Opportunities
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. NHS Forth Valley welcomes applications from all sections of society and offers reasonable adjustments for disabled people. If you require adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Office.
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