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Band 7 Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner Post
Midlothian Community Respiratory Team (MCRT), Intermediate Care Team.
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
There is 1 WTE permanent Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner available in Midlothian Community Respiratory team (MCRT).
MCRT is nationally recognised for delivering high-quality care to patients with COPD in the community. We prevent hospital admissions, treat acute exacerbations at home, and provide holistic respiratory care. The team includes: Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Specialist Physiotherapists, a Dietitian, a Psychologist and a Clinical Support Worker
We have also developed the MCRT+ pathway, supporting patients with other respiratory conditions and enabling short-term home-based care post-hospital discharge.
We accept referrals from GPs, hospital staff, SAS, and community healthcare professionals.
Innovation and Technology
We are committed to integrating technology and healthcare innovation to enhance patient care:
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Near Me video consultations
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Population-level digital dashboards to improve care delivery
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Collaboration with Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland to increase referrals and community support
Role Purpose
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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care, treating patients at the right time and place.
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Supervise physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, clinical support workers, and students.
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Deputise for the team lead in meetings within the specialist clinical area.
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Develop and deliver training programmes for professionals and carers, increasing understanding of therapy processes and interventions for managing patients’ medical and social needs.
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Maintain strong links with secondary care respiratory colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Claire Yerramasu ([email protected]) or Liz Rogers [email protected]
