We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes .
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Hand Therapy Service. The post will encompass assessment and treatment of a variety of hand conditions, both elective and trauma, in both outpatient and hand clinic settings as part of a dedicated hand therapy team. Experience relevant to this clinical area is highly desirable. The department is committed to the development of individuals via an active in-service training programme and dedicated CPD time. at Howden is a modern hospital with easy commuting to both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
For further information or informal visit contact: Iona Hamilton- 01506 522118 or Christine Candlish - christine.candlish@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 01506 522055