237677 (MG) Band 7 Physiotherapist

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist - Acute Medicine Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

37 Hours / week - Permanent contract

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team based in the Acute Medical wards (72 beds) and at the front door assessment ward (Acute Medical Unit / AMU, 67 beds).
• Lead the delivery and development of the specialty's physiotherapy service; supervise and appraise band 4-6 staff and work with the band 7 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
• Carry a clinical caseload and act as an expert resource for physiotherapy in this clinical specialty; handle the most complex and challenging cases with the APP.
• Work with the site lead physiotherapy team and head of service to ensure best delivery of physiotherapy across the site and maintain a collaborative approach.
• Lead in-service training and CPD (multi-strand) and take on broader departmental professional roles; drive service development and audit/project work.
• Participate in regular weekend and overnight on-call commitments with a robust orientation programme.

Qualifications and Experience

• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative physiotherapist with relevant experience in Acute Medical and related specialties.
• Strong interpersonal and interprofessional skills to lead and develop the team.

Contacts for Further Information

For further information please contact:

Jo Pentland / Ian Cornwall (Site Lead Physiotherapists)

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(Office)

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