Specialist Physiotherapist

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
About the Role

NHS Scotland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, promoting equality and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is to create a truly representative team where each employee feels valued and empowered to excel.

We are dedicated to supporting candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent needs by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes.

NHS Scotland is transitioning to a 37-hour working week, effective April 1, 2024, with no reduction in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. This job posting reflects the new working hours, but some service areas may require temporary adjustments, which will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Clinical Gait Analysis Service in the SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh. The SMART Centre provides specialized clinical rehabilitation technology services across the southeast of Scotland.

The successful candidate will utilize advanced clinical judgment and decision-making skills to diagnose and manage complex patients referred for gait analysis. This involves conducting specialized gait assessments, analyzing multiple data sets, and generating detailed clinical and technical reports with recommendations for Medical Consultants and Specialist AHPs.

This part-time position (0.5 wte) requires a high level of expertise and a strong ability to work independently. The salary will be pro-rata.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct specialized gait assessments and analyze multiple data sets to inform clinical decisions.
  2. Generate detailed clinical and technical reports with recommendations for Medical Consultants and Specialist AHPs.
  3. Utilize advanced clinical judgment and decision-making skills to diagnose and manage complex patients.
  4. Work collaboratively with the SMART Centre team to provide high-quality clinical services.

For further information on the role and required skills, please refer to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Holt, Advance Physiotherapist Practitioner, or Graham Henderson, Lead Clinical Scientist.



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