250514 (MG) Specialist Physiotherapist
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. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neuro divergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
B6 Specialist Physiotherapist 22 hours per week Permanent, Part Time Based in Midlothian Community Hospital Duties & Responsibilities
- As an independent practitioner you will provide a full and comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.
- Supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students.
- Work as a key member of the MDT and wider AHP team to support the patient throughout their rehabilitation journey.
- Develop and deliver training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers to educate carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs.
Key Requirements
See person specification.
Legal and Practical Requirements
- To work in the United Kingdom, a legal permission to work in the country is required.
- This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record; non current members must apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.
- As this post is part time, the salary will be pro rated.
