Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist WIH

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced MSK Physiotherapist for the Western Isles Hospital. This permanent position involves providing Musculoskeletal Out-patient Services in a vibrant, collaborative team. The role requires post-graduate experience and specialization in Musculoskeletal areas. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with support for continuous professional development and the chance to live in a uniquely beautiful location with low living costs and abundant outdoor activities.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Vibrant working environment

CPD support

Temporary single accommodation (if available)

Qualifications

• Evidence of post graduate experience working towards specialization in Musculoskeletal Out-patients.
• Ability to work in a remote and rural location.
• Strong communication and team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service at Western Isles Hospital.
• Work collaboratively within a friendly Physiotherapy team.
• Utilize IT facilities effectively in patient care.

Skills

Post graduate experience

Musculoskeletal assessment

Patient management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, HS1 2AF

MSK Physiotherapist

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Are you up for a challenge? Would you like to be part of a friendly, collaborative Physiotherapy team working in a unique, remote and rural location of the UK?

The Physiotherapy Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist who would like to join our dynamic Out-patient Team. You will be based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, providing a Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service. One of the essential requirements of this post is evidence of post graduate experience, working towards specialisation in Musculoskeletal Out-patients.

The Western Isles are a chain of islands lying off the north-west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Lewis is the largest of the ... The Western Isles Hospital is located in Stornoway, the largest town in the Western Isles (total population is around 26,000). The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work; housing costs and crime rates are relatively low. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed; the islands are un-spoilt and have areas of outstanding natural beauty. Visit the website www.visithehebrides.com for more information.

We offer:

• Distant Allowance
• Vibrant working environment, with excellent IT facilities
• CPD support
• Temporary single accommodation (if available)

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Allison Martin, Acting Physiotherapy Manager, tel [phone] or 01851 708258, or e-mail [e-mail]

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

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 5th January 2026