Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

OverviewPost Title: Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Worker Location: Victoria Hospital / Orthopaedic Wards Salary/Banding: Band 4 Hours: Post 1: full time (36 hours); Post 2: 0.6 WTE (21.6 hours). Hours for each post may be flexible depending on preferred candidates. Shift pattern: Frequent weekend working expected. We are looking for suitable applicants to assist in the delivery of Physiotherapy to our acute orthopaedic wards at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. The caseload is predominantly patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, whether from trauma or planned operations such as knee or hip replacements. There will be a medical component to the caseload and close working/skill sharing with OT colleagues. An SVQ Level III in health sciences or equivalent is required, together with evidence of clinical competence and skills that include assessment and treatment of patients. The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of common inpatient orthopaedic conditions with particular reference to fracture management and joint replacement. An understanding of frailty would be advantageous, and a good working knowledge of appropriate daily living aids and appliances (e.g., walking aids, bathing accessories) is essential. Basic IT knowledge is required, including word processing and use of the internet. The ability to work as part of a team is integral to the post. We are looking for a dynamic and flexible individual who embraces change to become part of this team. The department is committed to a regular programme of in-service training, continuous professional development, appraisal and personal development. Informal Enquiries: Catriona Bruce, Physiotherapy Manager, 01592 643355 ext. 21108. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. Please note: as this is a part-time post, salary is pro rata. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and support disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. This can be evidenced through routes including visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. For more information, refer to GOV.UK. For specific post types, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, the post meets salary thresholds, and other criteria are met. Verify eligibility before applying. Ensure you have the right to work in the UK or that the post could be sponsored before submitting your application. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked your eligibility before submitting your application. It is NHS Scotland policy to encourage equality and diversity. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-05-02