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Lothian Acute Physiotherapy Service
WGH Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6
Royal Victoria Building
Western General Hospital
36 hours / Permanent and Temporary contracts
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our developing Band 6 rotation based across the Royal Victoria Building (RVB) and Western General Hospital (WGH).
This diverse rotation includes inpatient acute medical wards, Medicine of the Elderly rehabilitation, front door frailty services (including trolley and acute beds), and the Cancer Assessment Unit (CAU). The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills across a varied and complex caseload.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent clinical reasoning across a wide range of conditions
Advanced prioritisation and discharge planning skills
Broad Band 5 rotational experience across core specialties
Experience managing acutely unwell patients, including acute respiratory caseloads
Participation in respiratory on-call rotas
Experience in community rehabilitation and discharge pathways would be advantageous.
You will contribute to a proactive and forward-thinking team, with involvement in service development and Quality Improvement initiatives at both uni-professional and multidisciplinary levels. Experience in student education and supporting the development of Band 5 staff is essential.
The role requires effective collaboration across teams and engagement in wider service priorities as delegated by the Head of Service. The post includes participation in weekend respiratory services and on-call working, with the Physiotherapy Service operating on a 5/7 basis.
This varied clinical environment requires strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. The role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop as a senior clinician while enhancing leadership capabilities.
We are committed to supporting staff development through structured appraisal, regular supervision, and ongoing CPD opportunities.
For further information please contact: Sam Stirling 0131 537 1287 (31287) Mob 07929742395
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.
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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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