260126 Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is seeking a motivated Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our Acute Physiotherapy Service at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will rotate across orthopaedics, acute medicine, general surgery, rehab and respiratory care, developing advanced clinical skills in a multidisciplinary team.

We offer structured supervision, opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality improvement projects, with a supportive culture that emphasises

Qualifications

• Has relevant post-registration experience, ideally within acute hospital settings.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Has a passion for ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Can contribute positively to service development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and treatment, support timely discharge planning and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Are you ready to develop your physiotherapy career through exciting acute rotations in a supportive team, whilst enjoying an outstanding quality of life in South West Scotland.. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Acute Physiotherapy Service at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.

This exciting rotational post offers excellent opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills across a variety of acute and specialist areas whilst working as part of a highly valued multidisciplinary team. Nine monthly Rotations may include:

• Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective)
• Acute Medicine
• General Surgery including CCU
• Rehabilitation & Stroke
• Respiratory Care
• MSK
• Community

You will be required to work on the weekday and weekend on call rota

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and treatment, support timely discharge planning and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

What we can offer you

• Diverse clinical rotations to develop broad specialist skills
• Structured supervision, support and mentorship
• Access to in-service training and continuing professional development
• Opportunities to participate in service improvement, audit and quality improvement projects
• A supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant post-registration experience, ideally within acute hospital settings
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• Has a passion for ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
• Can contribute positively to service development and innovation

Join Us

If you are looking for a role that will challenge, support and inspire you whilst developing your clinical expertise across a broad range of specialties, we would love to hear from you.

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.