Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

NHS Highland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is recruiting a part-time Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to cover maternity leave in the First Contact Physiotherapy service across Fort William and Lochaber.

You will work in primary care alongside GPs and other professionals, applying advanced MSK assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Injection skills and prescribing are encouraged, with support to complete qualifications if not held.

Qualifications

• Advanced MSK assessment and management experience.
• Injection skills and prescribing are part of the role; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver First Contact Physiotherapy in primary care settings.
• Collaborate with GPs and other professionals in rural Lochaber practices.
• Cover maternity leave on a part-time basis across Fort William area.

Skills

Advanced MSK assessment

Injection skills

Prescribing (progress towards)

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 are recruiting to a part time post working in NHS Highland to cover a maternity leave, within the First Contact Physiotherapy service Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner roles based in primary care work alongside GP’s and other professionals in rural general practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner based in primary care to work alongside GP’s and other professionals. We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist/s to join the NHS Highland First Contact and mainstream Physiotherapy Team to be based in practices across Fort William in the surrounding area of Lochaber, one of the most beautiful and popular locations in the Highlands of Scotland, you will have wider links with the Lochaber Physiotherapy Team.

Applications are invited from physiotherapists who have advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK conditions.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical care with previous specialist experience in this field. Injection skills and prescribing are part of this role and you will be expected to work toward completion of both if you do not have the qualification on application. Job share and part time applications will be considered.

A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is essential

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .