Specialist Physiotherapist – Community Rehab & Discharge

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS Pension

Incremental salary progression

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire in Airdrie invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist within the Integrated Rehabilitation Team. You will deliver comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation services in the community and in the office bed unit, supporting safe discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions.

The post runs Tuesday to Friday, 08:30–15:30 with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be accountable for patient care, assess capacity, obtain valid consent, and plan, implement and evaluate

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC-registered physiotherapist.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Full UK/EU driving licence.
• Postgraduate or specialist knowledge in the field.

Responsibilities

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and patient care.
• Assess capacity, gain valid consent, and work within legal frameworks.
• Independently assess and provide highly specialist clinical diagnoses to determine physiotherapy needs.
• Plan, implement, evaluate and progress patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential.

Skills

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Driving licence

Education

Degree-level education

Postgraduate specialization

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire in Airdrie invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist within the Integrated Rehabilitation Team. You will deliver comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation services in the community and in the office bed unit, supporting safe discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions.

The post runs Tuesday to Friday, 08:30–15:30 with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be accountable for patient care, assess capacity, obtain valid consent, and plan, implement and evaluate