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Physiotherapy West Lothian H&SCP
Band 7, Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapy Community Respiratory
Permanent
Base: St John’s Hospital
Candidates must have previous respiratory physiotherapy experience and be dynamic in utilising a senior level of decision making, leadership and clinical judgement to ensure that the health needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality assessment and treatment. The post holder will be actively involved in teaching and will contribute to ongoing service developments.
Candidates must display evidence of clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in respiratory physiotherapy. The ability to assess, treat and decision make for a wide range of complex patients is essential, as is clarity of communication and well demonstrated organisational skills. Experience of supervision and teaching of staff and students is essential.
This post is part of the wider West Lothian Physiotherapy Service, linking with the NHS Lothian MCN Respiratory and the AHP Advanced Practice Group.
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.