Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist in the Orthopaedics department at Crosshouse Hospital. The role involves self-managed caseload management with focus on wrist and hand conditions, pathway development, and active involvement in governance and research.

You will hold a postgraduate qualification (Masters level) and HCPC registration, with full UK work entitlement and a driving license. The post is permanent, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Advanced practice clinical skills in assessment and management of orthopaedic presentations.
• Postgraduate training equivalent to a Masters Level with leadership experience.
• HCPC registered and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a self-generated caseload with emphasis on wrist and hand conditions.
• Develop and implement new clinical pathways.
• Participate in Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Research.

Skills

Advanced practice

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy

Masters level qualification (postgraduate)

Job description

Job reference:

Job reference: 262323
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date: 03/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week:36
Job posted date: 13/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS Scotland:

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Department based at Crosshouse Hospital

Hours:

36 hours per week

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

As an integral part of the Orthopaedic team, you will hold a self-generated caseload, incorporating patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment, carrying out or requesting investigations when clinically indicated. Clinical caseload will be varied with emphasis on the management of wrist and hand conditions. You will lead on the development of new innovative clinical pathways and conduct clinical triage to ensure patients can access the right support from the right person at the earliest opportunity. You will also act as an expert resource and have active involvement in Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Research.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

With advanced practice clinical skills in the assessment and management of Orthopaedic presentations, you will have appropriate postgraduate training or experience equivalent to a Masters Level, with proven leadership experience and an advanced knowledge of evidence based practice.

It is essential that you possess a Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered. You must have permission to work in the UK. Car driver essential.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Judith Reid, Consultant Physiotherapist in MSK, [e-mail].

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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.