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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.
An opportunity has arisen for the Lead Clinical Scientist post within Assistive Technology at the SMART (Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology) Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh specifically working in the Wheelchair and Seating Service. The SMART Centre (www.smart.scot.nhs.uk) provides highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services across the southeast of Scotland.
The post holder will have professional and managerial responsibility for the part of the Clinical Scientist Team including clinical and professional governance issues, and staff training and development and performance management. They will be responsible for maximising service provision, including the delivery of safe and effective clinical practice, ensuring that all local and national guidelines and targets are adhered to and met.
The post holder will undertake advanced clinical assessments of patients with complex disabilities within area of expertise. They will design, risk assess and prescribe rehabilitation and assistive technology equipment that is procured from external manufacturers and/or adapted or manufactured in the service’s workshops.
The post holder will provide expert advice, opinions, training to own and other professions, and undertake service development and innovation activities in their specialist area. They will undertake specification, procurement and commissioning of diagnostic and assessment equipment.
The post holder will be the clinical and scientific lead for the Custom Adaptions of Wheelchair & Seating.
Applicants must be registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
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 James Hollington, Head of Assistive Technology, 07968 352243, James.hollington@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk