Highly Specialised Physiotherapist, MSK

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland is seeking a B7 Physiotherapist to join their MSK Physiotherapy Team. The successful candidate will need to be HCPC registered and should have a passion for improving services while supporting staff wellbeing. This role involves collaboration with colleagues to provide high-quality patient care across Forth Valley. Weekend and twilight work may be required.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must be HCPC registered.
• Candidates should demonstrate improvement in services and staff wellbeing.
• Must be mobile across the geographic area of Forth Valley.

Responsibilities

• Join the MSK Physiotherapy Team.
• Provide care to patients in Forth Valley.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Ability to improve services

Collaboration skills

Willingness to work during twilight or weekends

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

1 x 18.5 hour Secondment/Fixed term opportunity from October 2025 till October 2026, MSK site across NHS Forth Valley

1 x 7.4 hour Secondment/Fixed term opportunity from December 2025 till May 2026, Bo'Ness Health Centre.

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

We are excited to be recruiting to a B7 Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team, in NHS Forth Valley.

We would welcome applications from physiotherapists who are committed to and get excited by improving services and supporting staff wellbeing and who love collaborating with others to deliver the very best care to those we serve.

Our attached person specification details which wider skills, experience, qualifications, values and behaviours are essential within this particular role. Sharing with us, in your application, about how you have demonstrated these in your work in the past and how this is relevant to this role will help us get to know you and your unique skills further.

The successful candidate(s) will be HCPC registered and will be mobile across the geographic area of Forth Valley.

NHS Forth Valley is embracing contemporary working. As and when required the post holder will be expected to participate in twilight or weekend working.

We would welcome enquiries about the position. This allow you to find out more about us and allows us to support you through the application process;

Caroline Brown, AHP Coordinator, [e-mail], 01324 616262

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.