Western General Hospital
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We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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NHS LOTHIAN
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DIVISION
Therapy Services
WGH
Band 6 Integrated Stroke Unit
Specialist Physiotherapist
18.5 hours
Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team
You will deliver physiotherapy assessments and treatments within the Integrated Stroke Unit on the Western General site.
Candidates must display evidence of clinical experience in a variety of acute in-patient areas. Previous experience in acute neurology, neuro-rehabilitation, medicine of the elderly rehabilitation and respiratory would be desirable.
Ability to prioritise and discharge plan for a wide range of presentations is essential, as is clarity of communication and well-demonstrated organisational skills. Experience of supervision, mentorship and appraisal of other staff members / students is desirable.
The range of conditions and specialities encountered, and requirement for excellence in clinical reasoning and team working in this post at the Western General Hospital will allow the successful candidate to gain extensive and in-depth experience as a band 6 physiotherapist.
Physiotherapy Services support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.
There is a regular weekend and overnight on-call commitment.
Visa Sponsorship for this role would currently be under SOC. Please consider your eligibility under the criteria, including minimum salary thresholds found hereprior to completing your application.
For further information please contact: -
Laura Reid 0131 537 1000 bleep 8531
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
*Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
**Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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