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Physiotherapy Service
'S HOSPITAL AT HOWDEN
&
West Lothian Community
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapy Practitioner
Are you dynamic, forward thinking and enjoy teamwork? If so come and join the physiotherapy team in West Lothian
- You will rotate across a variety of physiotherapy specialisms within St John’s Hospital and local Health Centres and community bases across West Lothian.
- Rotations are in the in-patient and out-patient settings and last six months.
- Rotations include medical, surgical, ITU, neuro rehab, MSK outpatients including community placements, gym rehab and hands
- We offer CPD time and a comprehensive training programme, which has been matched to your needs and work location.
- You will be allocated a senior mentor to help you achieve you objectives, fulfil your Personal Development Plan (PDP) and achieve all your pillars of practice
- This post will provide the development for you to move to a Band 6 role
- There are good transport links and some members of our team commute from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Fife.
Ellie Miers
Lead Physiotherapist for Scheduled Care
elinore.miers@nhs.scot
Tel. 01506 522057
or
Christine Candlish
Lead Physiotherapist for Unscheduled Care
christine.candlish@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Te. 01506 522055