Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist for University Hospital Crosshouse. The role requires managing a caseload with responsibilities in patient diagnosis and treatment, and involvement in Clinical Governance. Applicants must have a relevant physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate training or experience equivalent to a Masters Level.
• Proven leadership experience with advanced knowledge of evidence based practice.

Responsibilities

• Hold a self-generated caseload, incorporating patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Lead on development of innovative clinical pathways and conduct clinical triage.
• Act as an expert resource in Clinical Governance and Research.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Evidence Based Practice

Education

Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

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. 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.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

It is essential that you possess a Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered

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.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 per week - job share would be considered.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

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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. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.