Advanced Practitioner - Physiotherapy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days + public holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is expanding its Band 7 Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist role. The post is full-time with flexibility for 28.8–36 hours per week, based at University Hospital Wishaw and other Lanarkshire sites.

You will lead the physiotherapy cardiac rehab service, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and drive service development to improve patient outcomes. We seek an HCPC-registered physiotherapist with Masters-level education and postgraduate expertise, ready to mentor staff and promote

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Masters level education in physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Postgraduate expertise in a relevant specialty to lead safety and service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

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 rehabilitation team.
• Support education, training and professional development of staff involved in cardiac rehab.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement across the service.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Masters degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

About The Organisation

Here 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. This is a key leadership role that will provide strategic and clinical direction to ensure a consistent, high-quality rehabilitation service for patients across the this key role, you will: 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 clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional support to less experienced staff. Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement 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

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS 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

Job reference: 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