Summer Student Placement Physiotherapy
NHS Western Isles
Summer Student Placement Physiotherapy
Band 2 (£23,362 - £25,368)
NHS Western Isles, Stornoway, Western Isles
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 1 week ago, 8 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
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.
SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENT PHYSIOTHERAPY
Band 2 £23,362 - £25,368 per annum
Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 hrs per week
Fixed Term
The Physiotherapy Department is based in the Western Isles Hospital and provides a service across the whole of the Western Isles. The NHS Western Isles Physiotherapy service exists to deliver high quality care to patients and their carers.
The key responsibilities of the service are to provide triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments. There is also a key role in health promotion. All staff within the Physiotherapy Service must comply with NHS Western Isles and Departmental policies in addition to complying with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Professional Standards and Rules of Professional Conduct.
We are looking to recruit a summer student to assist with some project work and administrative functions. This will include:
- Data gathering and report writing to assist us with service planning and delivery, e.g. record keeping audit
- Assisting with filing
- Assisting physiotherapists with the review of documents
- Stock ordering
- Photocopying, scanning, printing and posting out letters
- Answering telephone, passing on messages
- Assisting physiotherapy staff with patients both in hospital and in the community
This placement would be suitable for those that are studying physiotherapy or sports, exercise or health-related subject. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in taking general enquiries. You will be required to have an eye for detail and be competent using MS office packages. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you will be dealing with sensitive, personal information.
Closing Date 21st May 2024