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Job reference: 051787
Salary: Band 6 (£33,072 - £40,736)
Job closing date: 10/05/2021
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: University Hospital Wishaw
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 26/04/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
Department: Physiotherapy

Job Advert


Shift Pattern : 5/7


This is an exciting opportunity to join the Front Door and Medical Physiotherapy Service within University Hospital Wishaw. The role requires an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a focus on quality service delivery and a service improvement approach.


The role covers front door, general medical, respiratory and cardiac services.




Takes a lead role for a designated clinical area with a caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge. Has responsibility for the supervision, education and development of more junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students within the speciality.


Provides a specialised resource to other healthcare staff/patients/carers.


Has active involvement in Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness and Research


Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC registration


Educated to/working towards/operating at degree level


Post graduate expertise within speciality/area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently. 


All enquiries to Máire Doyle, Physiotherapy Lead, UHW or Nicola O’Donnell, Medical Team Lead, on ext 5719



If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lyn Henry, Recruitment Administrator on



Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.



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.



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