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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Job share or part–time hours may be considered for appropriate candidates.
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Clinical Scientist within Assistive Technology at the SMART (Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology) Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. The SMART Centre (www.smart.scot.nhs.uk) provides highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services across the southeast of Scotland.
The post holder will undertake advanced clinical assessments of patients with complex postural and mobility needs within the Wheelchair and Seating Service and will design, risk assess and prescribe off-the-shelf, modified and custom designed rehabilitation and assistive technology equipment. They will provide expert advice, opinions, training to other professions, provide clinical supervision to less experience Clinical Scientist staff and undertake service development and innovation activities in their specialist areas as required. They will be the clinical and scientific lead for Wheelchair and Seating patients triaged to the Clinical Scientist team and will manage the waiting list of this patient group. They will be required to be flexible in their approach and adaptable to service requirements, and may be required to work in other services within Assistive Technology in addition to the Wheelchair and Seating Service depending on their experiences and skills.
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.
Job share or part–time hours may be considered for appropriate candidates.
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, Lead Clinical Scientist, 07968 352243, James.hollington@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk