214949 - Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (LC)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Therapy team within a prominent healthcare organization, where you will play a vital role in patient care and treatment plan implementation. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced AHP staff, enhancing your clinical skills while supporting lower-grade staff. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes. Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering patient care within a clinical setting.
• Ability to implement and modify treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a delegated patient caseload under supervision.
• Support qualified AHP staff in clinical roles.

Skills

Patient care

Evidence-based practice

Supervision of staff

Education

Relevant AHP qualification

Job description

Fixed Term - 18 Months

As part of a dedicated Therapy team, the post holder will be allocated a delegated patient caseload by the qualified AHP and will implement and modify existing treatment plans within their scope of practice. Care will be delivered with supervision available.

The post holder will support qualified AHP staff by taking an active clinical role within the specialist clinical area, guided by evidence-based protocols produced by the registered practitioner.

To support efficient service delivery, the practitioner will be involved in the supervision and support of lower-grade staff.

For further information on the role and the required skills and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact Nicholas Campbell, Team Lead Physiotherapist, at 0131 536 7835 or [e-mail].

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

We support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.