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Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
An exciting opportunity to lead the NHS Lanarkshire Physiotherapy Service within Mental Health, working across community and in patients.
UK/EU/EEA drivers licence is essential for the post.
Job Purpose
The post holder will be an autonomous expert clinician working in a clinical specialist, whilst managing a clinical caseload of highly complex patients through expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and discharge.
The post holder will be responsible for introducing new approaches to physiotherapy access and process increasing the focus on health promotion and self management.
The post holder will provide expert support and education for physiotherapists, health professionals, relatives and carers within and out with the service.
The post holder will liaise with and refer to other social and health services to provide comprehensive patient management and optimise outcomes.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job
First level Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent or equivalent masters in rehabilitation sciences leading to physiotherapy HPC registration.
Current HPC Registration
Education to/working towards/operating at Masters level
Post graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within the speciality.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Anne McKenna, Physiotherapy Lead for Paediatrics, Learning Disability and Mental Health, on 07500793597 or Anne.McKenna@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact Allison Mir, Recruitment Administator on Allison.Mir@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
