This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Medical Physiotherapy Service within University Hospital Wishaw. The role requires an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual, with a focus on quality service delivery and a service improvement approach. The Medical Physiotherapy team provide inpatient rehabilitation to a range of specialties, including respiratory, cardiology, gastroenterology, medical high dependency and general medical. The team also have clinical responsibility within Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Respiratory Out-patients. This leadership role is vital in developing and delivering the pan-Lanarkshire Medical Care Group priorities. What we'll need you to bring
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. Management qualification or equivalent gained through experience and continuous professional development 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 Contract type
Permanent Part Time 22.2 hours Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Physiotherapy Medical Team within University Hospital Wishaw Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact
Laura Walker, Physiotherapy Lead on 01698 366440 Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: 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 Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack.
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