Band 6 Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their team at Kinloss Medical Centre. The role involves developing individualized rehabilitation programs for military personnel, managing clinical caseloads, and ensuring effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a degree in Physiotherapy and have experience in sports and musculoskeletal injuries. The opportunity requires some travel to Lossiemouth and participation in CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal, sports, and training injuries.
• Ability to develop evidence-based treatment programs.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based treatment programs for patients.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare teams.
• Manage clinical caseload and provide reports.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Manual assessment

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Position: Band 6 Physiotherapist

Location: Kinloss Medical Centre, Kinloss Barracks, Moray IV36 3UH

Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive organization committed to providing outstanding care to our entitled personnel. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our supportive team of military and civilian healthcare professionals and administrative staff at Kinloss Medical Centre, part of the North of Scotland Combined Medical Practice, which includes RAF Lossiemouth.

The successful candidate will support DPHC in delivering healthcare to military personnel at the North of Scotland Combined Practice (Kinloss and Lossiemouth) Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility (PCRF). The role involves highly skilled exercise-based work in musculoskeletal, sports, and training injury areas, aiming to restore individuals to full fitness for their roles.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and delivering individualized, evidence-based treatment programs using manual assessment and clinical reasoning.
2. Communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary colleagues, and advising Medical Officers on physiotherapy recommendations.
3. Managing a clinical caseload efficiently.
4. Providing complex clinical reports and making onward referrals.
5. Participating in CPD activities and in-service training.

The role requires cross-cover at Lossiemouth PCRF approximately 20% of the time, with additional travel for meetings as needed. Only applications via the Civil Service Jobs website will be considered. Full details are available on the Civil Service Jobs website using reference 418630.