NHS LOTHIAN
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DIVISION
Therapy Services
Western General Hospital
Acute Medicine
Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
0.57 WTE 23.5 hours / Permanent
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapy assistant practitioner to join our Acute Medical Physiotherapy team. This team provides assessment and treatment to patients in wards 26 and 27 at WGH, aiming to maximize patients' independence following acute illness.
As a physiotherapy assistant practitioner, you will be assigned a delegated patient caseload by a qualified physiotherapist. You will work independently to assess patient needs, modify treatment plans, and deliver care within your scope of practice, including progressing, reassessing, and discharging patients. Active participation in multidisciplinary team activities on your ward is essential.
You will also support the physiotherapy team with various non-clinical duties, such as equipment management, patient referrals, and data collection for audits. You may assist band 3 physiotherapy support workers as needed.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of conditions, requiring excellent clinical reasoning and team collaboration, providing valuable experience as a band 4 physiotherapy assistant practitioner.
Physiotherapy Services promotes staff development through appraisals, supervision, and CPD opportunities.
Candidates should have clinical experience in various settings, including with acutely unwell patients, and current experience as a band 3 therapy support worker or band 4 assistant practitioner.
For further information, please contact:
* Sam Stirling: 07929742395 / Sam.stirling@nhs.scot
* Sarah Howorth: 0131 537 5000 / Sarah.howorth@nhs.scot
Note: We expect high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.
This role requires PVG Scheme membership. If not currently a member, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made and approved before starting.
We support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
NHS Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of society.
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