Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK and FCP

NHS Tayside; Angus; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is expanding its musculoskeletal service in Angus and seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to manage an MSK caseload and run clinics within the First Contact Physiotherapy Service. The role collaborates with GP practices and orthopaedics, rheumatology, and spinal services, under clinical supervision and with opportunities for professional development.

You must be HCPC registered and willing to participate in teaching and student placements, with a pro rata salary for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy.
• Ability to lead or supervise junior staff and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Hold an MSK caseload and clinics within First Contact Physiotherapy.
• Work within the Angus hub-based model with GP surgeries and collaborating services.
• Deliver quality care and participate in professional development and supervision.

Skills

MSK physiotherapy

Clinical supervision

Injection therapy

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

Radiographic imaging

Independent prescribing

Job description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to expand and enhance their existing skills within a supportive and evolving musculoskeletal service.

You will hold an MSK caseload as well as holding clinics within the First Contact Physiotherapy Service. Within Angus we have a hub based model for First Contact with close contact with the GP surgeries. Within the service we have clinicians working within orthopaedics, rheumatology, specialist spinal service and also close contact with colleagues in the acute sector. We are a large and dynamic team structured to deliver quality care to our patients and also provide clinical supervision, leadership development opportunities and work closely with local Universities to provide student placements.

Angus Physiotherapy Service is part of an award winning Tayside wide musculoskeletal team leading the way in service development. Our clinicians are supported in developing the skills required to deliver quality care to our patients. This includes development of injection therapy, radiographic imaging and independent prescribing.

An active in-service training programme is in place both locally and the Angus Physiotherapy Service. Personal and Professional Development is structured via the TURAS appraisal system and knowledge and skills framework.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Informal enquires to: Alison Reid, Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapy Angus. Telephone [phone] or ext 65155 or via email [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 33.3hrs. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Interviews will be held in person.