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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 a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy Teams in the RIE.
This post will work alongside physiotherapists in the Integrated Stroke Unit providing rehabilitation to people with a range of difficulties following a stroke. These patients are often acutely unwell.
Candidates should display evidence of experience of teaching prescribed exercise programmes, gait re-education, general rehabilitation skills and computer based administrative tasks.
The individual must display excellent communication and organisational skills, with an ability to work alone or with others.
Experience of working on wards in an acute hospital setting would be ideal, in particular working with people who have suffered a stroke or similar neurological conditions and with elderly people.
Previous experience as a physiotherapy assistant or within the physiotherapy profession would be beneficial.
Physiotherapy Services support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.
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 Anna Redpath or Giulia Ratti on 0131 242 6905 or Bleep 1792 via main switchboard on 0131 242 1000 or email anna.redpath@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or giulia.ratti@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk