Physiotherapist - Ukraine

• Hours: Full-time. Immediate start required.
• Remuneration:£3150 to £3300 per month (dependent on experience)
• Duration: Minimum of 6-12 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable)
• Location: Ukraine Programme

This role is part of our Ukraine Programme and will be carried out within Ukraine

Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements).

Do you have demonstrable experience as physiotherapist, specialised in trauma/ortho?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

About the position

We are looking for a multiculturally versed physiotherapist to deliver scientifically rigorous treatment protocols for trauma surgical patients. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 6-12 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to deploy in Ukraine, supporting the health needs of in surgical hospitals as part of the country wide program.

Our ideal candidates will be fully licensed and experienced physiotherapist who have significant experience working in emergency contexts, you will be confident and capable in assessing the current practices, developing action plans and implementation of necessary actions, whilst supporting and working alongside your Ukrainian colleagues. Experience practicing physiotherapy in humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.

You must hold a current license and be able to demonstrate your current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation. You must hold specific qualifications / professional registrations in Physiotherapist/Degree.

You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through and influential role in humanitarian programming.

At the same time UK-Med tries to provide feedback to applicants and share with them where they have fallen short in the competitive process, it may be very difficult to provide individual feedback. Especially looking at the large number of applications UK-Med receives and the multiple recruitments taking place at the same time, specifically during times of ongoing emergency surges.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Physiotherapist - Ukraine - November 2022 before applying for this role.

To apply, please complete the application questions and submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) as soon as possible. Please include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portalno later than Friday 6 January 2023.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.