Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (APP) in Primary Care (Uist and Barra)

NHS Western Isles; Balivanich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist for a permanent role in primary care across Uist, Benbecula, and Barra. The successful candidate will provide assessments, treatment, and management for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, using advanced clinical skills to operate as a first point of contact. The role entails working collaboratively with an MDT and participating in clinical audits. Competitive pay package includes annual salary and Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical reasoning skills for assessing and treating patients independently.
• Experience in primary care settings is preferred.
• Registration with the PVG scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first contact physiotherapy in primary care.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, treatments and discharge patients.
• Participate in clinical audits and maintain clinical governance.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Patient-centred care

Collaboration within MDT

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (APP) in Primary Care (Uist and Barra)

Band 7 - £50,861 - £59,159 pro rata

Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

27 Hours per Week

Permanent Post

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Physiotherapist to take on a new challenge as a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist, for the Isles of Uist, Benbecula and Barra.

You will undertake clinics in primary care settings (GP practices), both remotely and face to face, as a first point of contact to patients with MSK conditions using advanced clinical reasoning skills to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients without the need for a medical referral. You will provide a patient‑centred collaborative approach to assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning including providing patient choice and shared decision‑making and working within an MDT to provide a range of evidence‑based treatment options, in line with clinical pathways. You will participate in collecting data for clinical audit within the service to assist with maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence‑based practice and quality assurance in the service area. You will also manage a small caseload of outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy patients within the Physiotherapy Department.

For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Alison Martin, Physiotherapy Manager on telephone [phone], email [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

CLOSING DATE: 17/12/2025