234615 (MG) Band 6 Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking highly motivated Specialist Physiotherapists to join their Acute Medicine Physiotherapy Team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role requires advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and experience with acutely unwell patients. Responsibilities include assessing patients early in their admission journey and developing discharge plans. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and possess relevant experience. The position offers a 37-hour contract with a weekend rota and an overnight on-call requirement.

Benefits

Full support for disabled candidates

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in service development and quality improvement methodologies.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning with a varied caseload.
• Ability to prioritise and create discharge plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients early after admission to hospital.
• Provide consistent physiotherapy management throughout hospitalization.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects and service development.

Skills

Advanced assessment and rehabilitation skills

Clinical reasoning

Prioritisation and discharge planning

Experience with acutely unwell patients

Service development experience

Quality Improvement methodology

Job description

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.

Job Overview

Specialist Physiotherapist – Band 6 (2 Posts) – Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. 37 hours / Permanent contract. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our Acute Medicine Physiotherapy Team within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The posts will be based within the Acute Medical Unit within the RIE and will encompass both the Assessment Unit and the acute Inpatient wards. This post will be a key member of the physiotherapy team assessing patients very early after admission to hospital and providing a consistent approach to their physiotherapy management throughout their stay – following their inpatient journey to the point of discharge.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates must display evidence of excellent clinical reasoning with a very varied and complex caseload. You will demonstrate an advanced ability to prioritise and discharge plan for a wide range of presentations. You will have advanced assessment and rehabilitation skills and experience treating acutely unwell patients. You will have experience in service development and Quality Improvement methodology to support a proactive team involved in multidisciplinary projects. You will participate collaboratively with the teams across a range of organisational and professional topics as required. You will work a rota basis with a frequency of 1 in 8 weekends and 1 overnight on call per month. The physiotherapy service operates on a 5/7 basis. The role requires excellence in leadership and team working, providing senior clinician experience and developing leadership skills.

Qualifications

Advanced assessment and rehabilitation skills; experience within Band 5 rotations covering all core specialties; evidence of advanced clinical reasoning; ability to prioritise and discharge plan; experience of treating acutely unwell patients; experience in service development and Quality Improvement methodology.

Benefits and Working Hours

The post offers a 37‑hour contract with a 5/7 working pattern. Weekend rota: 1 in 8 weekends. Overnight on call: 1 per month. Full support for disabled candidates and neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments.

Required Work Eligibility

Individuals must have the legal right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsor via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa, with the employer licensed. All candidates must show entitlement to work in the UK before applying. A PVG Scheme membership/record is required; if not a current PVG member, an application will be made to Disclosure Scotland before appointment. Changes to criminal records checks may apply due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025. For more information, consult Disclosure Scotland.

Contact

For further information please contact [e-mail].

Ian Cornwall / Jo Pentland 0131 242 1974 (mobile [phone] Jo) / 07977246781 Ian.