Lead Physiotherapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Physiotherapist to join our team at NHS Scotland. As a Specialist Physiotherapist - Paediatrics, you will play a key role in providing high-quality patient care and leading our paediatric physiotherapy services.

• Lead a team of physiotherapists and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care and services.
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans to meet the needs of patients with complex physical disabilities.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of physiotherapy policies and procedures.
• Provide education and training to staff and students on paediatric physiotherapy practices and techniques.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and services.

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration.
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level.
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.
• Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.
• Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
• The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Car driver with valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence.

This role will be based in Physiotherapy - Paediatrics within Douglas Street Clinic in Hamilton.

The working pattern for this role will be Monday to Friday, with a 18.5 hour contract.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures.