216214 - Specialist Physiotherapist (AJM)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland seeks a Band 6 physiotherapist for the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. The role involves working with children and young people in MSK rehabilitation, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a supportive team. Candidates with relevant experience and a commitment to service improvement are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people is advantageous.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and service improvement.
• Ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work across MSK inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support rehabilitation for children and young people.

Skills

Rehabilitation

Collaboration

Creativity

Innovation

Job description

Physiotherapy - Children and Young People – NHS Lothian

1.0 WTE Band 6 – MSK OP and IP

We are seeking a creative and innovative physiotherapist to join our acute team, working across MSK inpatient and outpatient services as a Band 6 physiotherapist. We welcome applications from those with relevant experience across various specialties and a keen interest in working with children, young people, and their families, focusing on rehabilitation and enablement following trauma, orthopaedic surgery, or soft tissue injuries.

Previous experience working with children and young people is advantageous due to the age range of our patient population. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of physiotherapists, clinical support workers, multidisciplinary colleagues, and partner organizations, contributing to rehabilitation in partnership with families and young patients.

The post is based within the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, NHS Lothian. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, including orthopaedic inpatients (trauma and elective procedures) and musculoskeletal outpatients. You may work with children, young people, and their families in various settings to support their rehabilitation journey.

This position is ideal for someone interested in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, committed to lifelong learning, and dedicated to service improvement to meet the needs of young patients and their families. We support ongoing professional development across the four pillars of practice.

There is a requirement for on-call duties, with support and training provided.

We encourage interested candidates to get in touch and visit us, as this may be the role you have been searching for!

For more information on the role, responsibilities, and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the page.

Informal Enquiries:

• Pamela Holland: [e-mail]
• Harriet Bascombe: [e-mail]
• Emily Taylor: [e-mail]

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

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, ensuring our workforce is representative and that all employees feel respected and supported. We welcome applications from all sections of society and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence.