Advanced Practitioner – Physiotherapy

NHS Scotland; Uppertown; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

35 days paid annual leave including HT

Annual incremental salary progression

NHS discounts

Paid sick leave

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to lead and develop the physiotherapy component of the cardiac rehabilitation service across three sites. The post is full-time with flexible hours between 28.8 and 36 per week, and requires HCPC registration, a Masters level education, and postgraduate expertise in cardiac rehab.

The successful candidate will coordinate services, supervise staff, and drive service development in a patient-centered setting within NHS

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate education at Masters level or higher.
• Specialist knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the physiotherapy cardiac rehabilitation service across NHS Lanarkshire sites.
• Provide clinical expertise and act as a key resource for the multidisciplinary team.
• Support education, training and development of staff in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Deliver clinical supervision, mentorship and professional support to less experienced staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

HCPC registration

Cardiac rehab experience

Team collaboration

Education

Masters level education

Postgraduate expertise in cardiotherapy

Job description

About The Organisation

About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join our team.

The post is available on a full-time basis, with consideration given to candidates seeking between 28.8 and 36 hours per week.

We are looking for an individual with a strong interest and extensive knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and driving service development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, leading, and further developing the physiotherapy component of the cardiac rehabilitation service across all three NHS Lanarkshire sites.

• Lead the development and delivery of the physiotherapy cardiac rehabilitation service across NHS Lanarkshire.
• Provide clinical expertise and act as a key resource for the wider multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Support the education, training, and development of staff involved in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Deliver clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional support to less experienced staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.

What we Offer

• 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent
• regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience
• or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.

Job Details

Job reference:261497

Salary:Band 7 (52,845

61,466)

Job closing date:04/11/2026

Job Type:Allied Health ProfessionsLocation:University Hospital WishawEmployment type:PermanentHours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:21/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire

Department:Physiotherapy