235548 (LF) Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Haddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a part-time specialist to provide assessment and treatment for a diverse patient group. The role involves supervising physiotherapy staff and developing training programs. Applicants must have PVG Scheme membership and meet legislative requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective service delivery. This role will require a commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership/record required.
• Satisfactory application to Disclosure Scotland if not currently a member.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge for patients.
• Supervise physiotherapy staff and students.
• Deputise for team lead in meetings.
• Deliver training programs for professionals and carers.

Job description

Equal Opportunities

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. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country.

This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will act independently to provide a full comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.
• To supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students.
• To deputise for the team lead in meetings related to specialist clinical area.
• To 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.

Requirements & Conditions

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a “regulated role”, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please read Disclosure Scotland Changes.
As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

Further Information & Contact

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Jo Pilarska on 01620 642863.