Advanced MSK Physiotherapist - First-Contact GP Practice

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is permanent and part-time, 22 hours per week. A UK driving licence is essential, and the role involves first-contact MSK assessment within GP Practice settings.

You will work as a HCPC-registered physiotherapist with MSc-level training, autonomous practice, and strong MDT collaboration. London? No, Scotland. Salary scale pro-rated for part-time hours is applicable.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification/experience
• Substantial advanced MSK clinical experience
• Evidence of autonomous practice and advanced reasoning
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex MSK presentations
• Request investigations in line with protocol
• Support clinical governance, research, and pathway development
• Provide MSK expertise to the wider MDT
• Contribute to early intervention and system flow across Primary Care and MSK pathways

Skills

Autonomous practice

Communication

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is permanent and part-time, 22 hours per week. A UK driving licence is essential, and the role involves first-contact MSK assessment within GP Practice settings.

You will work as a HCPC-registered physiotherapist with MSc-level training, autonomous practice, and strong MDT collaboration. London? No, Scotland. Salary scale pro-rated for part-time hours is applicable.