Specialist Physiotherapist

Job details

• Job reference: 254701
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 07/08/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 24/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Inpatient Physiotherapy

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NHS Lothian

University Hospital Division

Physiotherapy

Respiratory Medicine

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6

36 hours

10 Months Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our dynamic respiratory medicine physiotherapy team.

Candidates must display evidence of clinical experience in a variety of acute in-patient areas, with proven exposure in particular to Respiratory medicine. Ability to prioritise and discharge patients on a busy clinical caseload as well as planning 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 also essential. Experience in long term condition management and respiratory outpatient settings is desirable.

This fixed term opportunity will be a chance to work alongside the team lead physiotherapist to develop and enhance the inpatient and outpatient services offered to patients within respiratory medicine. The post will allow the successful candidate to gain extensive and in-depth experience as a band 6 physiotherapist within the respiratory medicine speciality and an opportunity to develop quality improvement, audit and evaluation skills.

Physiotherapy Services support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.

There is a regular weekend and overnight on-call commitment.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: Hannah Little 0131 242 1904, or Jo Pentland / Ian Cornwall 0131 242 1974

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