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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.
**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**
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.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the REACT Respiratory Team.
The post holder will support the Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist by delivering home based exercise programmes to patients who have long term lung conditions and live in the West Lothian community. Experience with this client group would be desirable although training can be provided. The department is committed to the development of individuals via an active in-service training and dedicated CPD time
St. John's Hospital at Howden is a modern hospital with easy commuting to both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Informal enquires to 01506 522057.
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 Jill Adams – Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist, jill.adams@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, 07973659700 or Christine Candlish - Lead Physiotherapist In-patient Services, christine.candlish@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, 01506 522055