250514 (MG) Specialist Physiotherapist

Midlothian Community Hospital NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

B6 Specialist Physiotherapist 22 hours per week Permanent, Part-Time Based in Midlothian Community Hospital Duties & responsibilities: As an independent practitioner you will provide a full and comprehensive specialist service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service. To supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers and physiotherapy students. To work as a key member of the MDT and wider AHP team to support the patient throughout their rehabilitation journey.

To develop and deliver training programmes for a wide range of professionals and carers to educate carers and significant others in the understanding of both the therapy process and any intervention relating to the management of patients medical and social needs. Key requirements: See person specification. For informal enquiries please contact: Amy Gilhooly, Rehabilitation Team Lead, 0131 454 1069 or email