At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide expert physiotherapy in stroke rehabilitation.
- Company: NHS Scotland, committed to equality and diversity in healthcare.
- Benefits: Gain extensive experience, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in beautiful Edinburgh with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Must have experience in physiotherapy, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, proactive physiotherapist to join our Stroke rehabilitation team within the Royal Victoria Building at the Western General Hospital for 1 year. The 26-bed stroke unit in ward 71 provides medical management and rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary team approach, working closely with the physiotherapy team, other allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and the activity coordinator.
The key responsibilities of the service are to provide assessment and intervention to patients in the WGH stroke unit across the spectrum of stroke complexity. The Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) has a key role in complex stroke case management, applying effective leadership to ensure the delivery of best clinical practice, enhancing the evidence base, clinical service development and modernisation to ensure the service meets the national and local strategic drivers and current agendas.
The APP will contribute to the clinical development and leadership of the stroke service in conjunction with Team Lead physiotherapists who are responsible for the wider Royal Victoria Building and Medicine of the Elderly physiotherapy service. Experience of supervision, mentorship and appraisal of other staff members/students is expected, as is evidence of multi-disciplinary working. A background in service development with knowledge of QI methodology is required.
This exciting post will allow the successful candidate to gain extensive and in-depth experience as a band 7 Advanced Practitioner physiotherapist within Stroke rehabilitation. Physiotherapy Services support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.
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 (i.e. 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.
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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NHS Scotland is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered to excel. Working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in the vibrant city of Edinburgh offers not only the chance to make a meaningful impact in stroke rehabilitation but also access to extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the satisfaction of contributing to high-quality patient care within a leading healthcare institution.
