NHSL 220788 Specialist Physiotherapist (LMD)

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please ensure you complete and submit your application early.

We will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

The role involves independently providing comprehensive specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, onward referral, and discharge to a complex range of patients referred to the service.

The post holder will supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and physiotherapy students.

The post holder will deputise for the team lead in meetings related to the specialist clinical area and develop/deliver training programs for professionals and carers to educate them on therapy processes and interventions related to patients' medical and social needs.

For further details on the role, skills, and experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification via the links at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Nicholas Campbell at or email .