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We are looking for a dynamic Team Lead for our teams based within Midlothian Community Hospital and Highbank Intermediate Care facility. You will work to support and develop our team to be able to deliver the highest quality of rehabilitation and care to the people of Midlothian, supporting the Home First agenda. You will drive forward rehabilitation to maximize independence and support earlier appropriate discharge. You will carry your own clinical case load and have day to day responsibility for the management of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff within our community inpatient settings.
You must be a Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with valid HCPC Registration. You will have significant post graduate expertise that demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and leadership. You will be an autonomous expert clinician working in the field of community rehabilitation, with proven expertise in rehabilitation principles, maximizing independence and driving earlier appropriate discharge.
Midlothian is a beautifully rural area with rolling green hills and huge expanses of woodland, located to the south of Edinburgh. Midlothian has many vast and varied attractions, including the National Mining Museum, Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World as well as a number of country parks. A short distance away lies the thriving city of Edinburgh which has recently been voted the UK’s most attractive city; excelling in measures such as education, business, community, earnings, and job opportunities. It offers a bustling nightlife and thriving festival scene.
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 Debbie Crerar on 07971462682 or email debbie.crerar@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk