NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for taking the lead in shaping physiotherapy services across Tayside? If so, then we have the post for you! An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Tayside Child Health Physiotherapy Service for a Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, Clinical Lead for Child Health in Tayside. This senior role combines strategic oversight of referral pathways and waiting lists with hands on clinical expertise. You’ll provide advanced physiotherapy care, mentor and supervise senior staff, and drive innovation through evidence-based practice. As a key leader, you’ll influence service development, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and act as a deputy for the AHP Service Manager – making a real difference to children and families. This post will be located within one of the bases in Tayside, to be determined with the successful candidate; however, as we are Tayside wide services there will be the opportunity to work in other areas within Tayside. We’re seeking a professional with extensive clinical expertise, exceptional communication and leadership abilities, and strong skills in problem–solving, negotiation, and organisation. Applicants must hold an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy along with relevant postgraduate training and experience. NHST Children and Young Peoples physiotherapy service are dedicated to providing opportunities for CPD and career development. The post will offer the post holder the opportunity to work in an innovative service and play an instrumental role in continuing to develop the service to meet the needs of the children and young people of Tayside. Informal enquiries to: Lynne Rule AHP Service Manager Tel 01382 823023 Hours of work are: 29.6 hours per week (0.8 wte) Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside