Bank Physiotherapist – Internal applicants

Job title:

Bank Physiotherapist – Internal applicants

Company:

NHS Scotland

Job description

Bank Physiotherapist – internal applicantsPositionOpportunities have arisen for Bank Physiotherapists within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.Please also note you will only be considered for this post if you are in the same role in your substantive post. You will be appointed on the bank on the same band as your current substantive post if you are in a Physiotherapist role.What you will do:In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the Physiotherapist will, as a member of the Physiotherapy team, be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for a defined caseload of patients. They will work within the professional standards of the Heath and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The Physiotherapist will ensure the safe working practices of themselves and others, working within their own recognised Scope of Practice. According to agreed competencies, the bank Physiotherapist may carry out this work in hospital, outpatient or community settings.The physiotherapist will work with the Team Lead or other senior team member guided by local and national protocols, procedures and guidelines, making decisions based on best practice evidence and assist the physiotherapy team to provide safe and effective care.Depending on the situation and skill mix, the physiotherapist will supervise and advise less experienced registered and non-registered staff and may contribute to the development of teaching and learning programs within the team.Where appropriate, they may take opportunities available for further education and develop interests to support and benefit the ward or department. There should be an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience. Applicants must have current HCPC registration, or be a student in the process of obtaining registration imminently.Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving license are required for community work. (Or be in the process of obtaining.)Why apply to the bank?

• This increases your visibility to other teams and your opportunities for hours. Dependent on skills, you will have access to view and book bank shifts across the organisation.
• Bank work comes with additional benefits in comparison to extra hours, such as, accrual of annual leave and weekly pay.

Application process:Please complete the application form via the link below ‘Apply for job’Have your National Insurance number ready, as you will need to provide it as part of your application. This will be used to verify your current employment status within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.You must provide only one reference on your application. This should be your current line manager from your substantive post within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.You will be appointed without an interview, subject to a satisfactory reference.Following your appointment, you will be asked to complete a skills checklist. This will be reviewed to determine the clinical settings in which you will be offered work.Hours: This is a bank post to work as and when required.

Expected salary

Location

Scotland

Job date

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:04:41 GMT

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