229158 - Assistant Practitioner Physiotherapy (LF)
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Band 4, Assistant Practitioner, 22.2 hrs
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistants working within the Pulmonary Rehab Service in NHS Lothian. The Lothian Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service runs in a variety of out-patient venues across the region providing a supported self-management programme of exercise and education to people with a chronic lung condition. Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy are integral to the service, providing an individualised exercise and physical activity programme, a holistic education programme, including breathlessness management, anxiety management and domiciliary visits. The service offers rehab in a variety of ways including group sessions and individual reviews.
This post will be based primarily in Midlothian Community Hospital, with travel to other Lothian sites as required. The Pulmonary Rehab Service is part of the wider Physio@Home and Associated Services with access to regular in-service training and support.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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