Physiotherapy Practitioner

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Physiotherapy Practitioner, based in Scotland on a permanent basis. This is a Full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to Subject matter advice within the wellbeing team. To assess and treat a caseload of Musculoskeletal conditions with approximately 25 to 40% hands on clinics and 75 to 60% virtual assessment and treatment. The applicant would need to be competent in undertaking virtual assessment and confident in ability to screen red flags and know when hands on or Primary care referral is required. This is a virtual first post and the ability to use phone and teams for this purpose is required. Plus, good IT skills to assess data, provide service outcome reports as well as day to day clinical recording to current CSP and HCPC standards.

You will need to be a CSP member as well as maintain the HCPC CPD and professional standards. Alongside this the core standards of the SFRS will need to be upheld alongside clinical governance and the ability to use our bespoke paperless "Cority" notes and diary system. You will need the confidence to manage complex cases and prepare clear guidance and reports to aid patient care and also give advice on suitability to role, reasonable adjustments to be made due to longer term conditions and return to work protocol. You will need to line manage other Physiotherapy staff members and provide clinical and role-based support for decision making and case outcomes. This would include undertaking annual appraisals and managerial tasks for staff under your care.

Applicants will be required to hold a BSc (Hons) recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), working in line with HCPC and CSP Codes of Professional Conduct, CSP Core Standards of Practice and SFRS policies and procedures. You will have the ability to lead a team of physiotherapists, communicate effectively and influence a range of stakeholders, and demonstrate strong planning, organisation and IT skills including working with spreadsheets, databases and management systems. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing MSK injury prevention strategies, policies and procedures, supporting sickness absence reduction, and delivering physiotherapy services, alongside sound knowledge of current health and safety and other relevant emerging legislation and professional guidance relating to physiotherapy and clinical practice. You must be able to work on your own initiative, exercise judgement to inform decision-making, solve problems in an analytical manner, and provide evidence of a commitment to continual professional development.

The post holder is required to attain and maintain PVG Scheme membership in relation to carrying out regulated work with protected adults and have the ability to travel. If you are a team player and possess the necessary skills and experience you are invited to apply; in return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including support for your professional development, 26 days annual leave per year rising to 32 after 5 years’ service plus 6 public holidays (pro-rata), an opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, and Group Life Assurance (contributory).

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.