Summer Student Placement Physiotherapy

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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...

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

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