Rotational Physiotherapist

About The Role

• Work as an autonomous practitioner providing high-quality assessment, treatment, and advice to patients across National Elective Services and the Heart, Lung & Diagnostics divisions.
• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred rehabilitation services alongside physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Gain experience across a range of specialist clinical areas, supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey.
• Contribute to enhanced recovery following cardiothoracic and orthopaedic surgery.
• Gain experience within Scotland’s only heart transplant service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and delivering physiotherapy programmes for a diverse patient caseload.
• Managing patient care autonomously while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contributing to enhanced recovery pathways across cardiothoracic and orthopaedic services.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Participating in audit, service improvement, and governance activities.
• Supporting and supervising Rehabilitation Assistants where appropriate.
• Participating in departmental education, training, and professional development activities.
• Rotating through specialist clinical areas as directed by the service.
• Contributing to the seven-day service, including weekend working, late shifts, and on-call commitments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HCPC registered or awaiting registration.
• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Competent IT skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service requirements.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable clinical environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed core student placements or relevant post-graduate clinical placements.
• Demonstrate effective team-working and communication skills.
• Experience in Orthopaedics, Critical Care, or the NHS is advantageous but not essential.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is desirable.