Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland Ayrshire & Arran recruits an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to work at University Hospital Crosshouse on a permanent basis, 22 hours per week. The post will involve advanced MSK assessment and management in GP practice settings, with independent responsibility for clinical decision-making and pathway development.

You will collaborate with the MDT, support governance and research, and require HCPC registration, MSc or equivalent, and substantial MSK experience, all while adhering

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

• Provide advanced MSK assessment, diagnosis, and management as a first-contact clinician in GP Practice settings.
• Independently manage complex MSK presentations and request investigations per protocol.
• Support clinical governance, research, and pathway development.
• Provide MSK expertise to the wider MDT and contribute to system flow across Primary Care.
• Collaborate to improve MSK pathways and early intervention across services.

Skills

MSK clinical expertise

Autonomous practice

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC-registered Physiotherapist

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification/experience

Job description

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 Practice Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

22 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

You will work as a firstcontact clinician providing advanced MSK assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical decisionmaking within GP Practice settings. You will:

• 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

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• 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

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 do 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.

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If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Michael Grant, MSK Primary Care Service Manager, [e-mail].