Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6 - GH

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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.

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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. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

Physiotherapy Service

'S HOSPITAL AT HOWDEN

Band 6 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Community Rehabilitation

Part – time (30 hours) Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established community Rehabilitation team consisting of both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists .

As part of the Home First Programme the team delivers an admission prevention service for patients and on going rehabilitation services to support the longer term management of patients either in their own home or community bases . The post will also support staff development within the Physiotherapy Service and work collaboratively with primary and community colleagues.

Candidates mustbe HCPC registered have previous Community physiotherapy experience and be dynamic in utilising a senior level of decision making, leadership and clinical judgement to ensure that the health needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality assessment and treatment

As well as a clinical caseload, the postholder will have staff and student supervisory responsibility ..

There is an active in-service training programme and a strong commitment to professional development

Informal enquires to Christine Candlish, In-Patient Physiotherapy Manager.

Telephone: 01506 522055.