Acute Medicine Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Lead & Develop)

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

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.