Specialist Physiotherapist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our dynamic respiratory medicine physiotherapy team. This fixed-term opportunity involves working alongside the team lead physiotherapist to develop and enhance inpatient and outpatient services within respiratory medicine. The role offers extensive experience as a Band 6 physiotherapist in this specialty and a chance to develop quality improvement, audit, and evaluation skills. There is a regular weekend and overnight on-call commitment.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Job reference:
254701
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
07/08/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Inpatient Physiotherapy
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