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We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy Teams in DCN, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
This post will work alongside physiotherapists in the Neurology & Neurosurgery wards providing rehabilitation to adult in-patients.
Candidates should display evidence of experience of teaching prescribed exercise programmes, gait re-education, general rehabilitation skills and 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 neurologically impaired patients.
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 Alisa Winters on 0131 312 1255 or via email alisa.winters@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.