MSK Advanced Physiotherapist – GP Practice Triage Lead

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian’s Edinburgh MSK Physiotherapy Service is hiring an MSK Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to work within a GP practice. The role focuses on triage for GP patients with MSK conditions, acting as a first-contact MSK expert within the practice team.

You will deliver brief interventions, self-management advice, and make appropriate referrals while developing clinical reasoning, red-flag screening skills, and progression towards master's level study. 36 hours per week, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• High level clinical reasoning and MSK expertise required.
• Knowledge of red flag screening and differential diagnosis.
• PVG scheme membership and right to work in the UK will be checked.

Responsibilities

• Be based within a GP practice team to support GP services.
• Provide triage for MSK conditions and first-contact assessment.
• Provide brief interventions and self-management advice with appropriate referrals.
• Pursue master's level development through formal modules.

Job description

NHS Lothian’s Edinburgh MSK Physiotherapy Service is hiring an MSK Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to work within a GP practice. The role focuses on triage for GP patients with MSK conditions, acting as a first-contact MSK expert within the practice team.

You will deliver brief interventions, self-management advice, and make appropriate referrals while developing clinical reasoning, red-flag screening skills, and progression towards master's level study. 36 hours per week, permanent contract.