261452 - (Sm) Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS Lothian; Haddington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Physiotherapist to provide a full specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge for a complex patient group in Haddington. The role includes supervising physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students, and deputising for the team lead in related meetings.

You will also develop and deliver training programmes for professionals and carers to educate on therapy processes and

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students and deputise for the team lead in meetings related to specialist clinical area.

Job description

Advertised location: Haddington
Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Employment type: Permanent
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.
The job purpose is to 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. This also includes to supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students and 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.
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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.
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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 at 01620 642863.