NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team

Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 6 (Static)

Full time (37.5 hours) but job shares will be considered

Permanent

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team. This small, multidisciplinary team is based within the Orthopaedic wards at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh but provides short term rehabilitation to Orthopaedic and Major Trauma patients, promoting flow by facilitating early supported discharge from the acute setting. The team includes: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Health Care Support.

You will be working in the community, delivering rehabilitation in patients own homes, therefore you will be expected to travel between patients homes within Edinburgh.

Candidates must display evidence of clinical experience of work in a variety of core rotations, as well as showing a particular interest in Orthopaedic/Major Trauma Physiotherapy. Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload is essential, as is clarity of communication and well-demonstrated organisational skills. Experience of supervision, mentorship and appraisal of other staff members / students is essential. Previous experience of community working is highly desirable.

The Physiotherapy department will support staff development through appraisal processes, supervision and CPD opportunities.

For further information please contact: -

Corin Wilson (Specialist Physiotherapist) 07811 470 235

Corin.Wilson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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. 

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