LRHealthcare Support Worker- Physiotherapy

Job Title and Location

HCSW - Elective Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Unit, Woodend Hospital

Band 3, 18.5 hrs/week permanent post. May require working 5 of 7 days.

• Support physiotherapy staff in carrying out daily treatments and assessments.
• Patient handling, administrative duties and communicating with family and the extended multidisciplinary team.

Are you an experienced health care support worker with experience of working in a therapy department or a rehab setting? Are you currently working in a ward or other care setting and looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated to develop new skills and willing to take on new roles?

Training will be given to the successful candidate as required based on their previous experience.

Alex Mackenzie Lead Physiotherapist – or email

Morven Robertson Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – or email

Interviews – Wednesday 25th February 2026. If you are unable to attend in person we will be happy to arrange a virtual interview.

NHS Scotland 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us ruitmentt.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be.

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