Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Bow of Fife; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a motivated HCPC registered physiotherapist to join their MSK team. The role includes managing a varied clinical caseload, participating in service development, and enjoying professional growth opportunities within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment, leadership, and a passion for learning while delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Ability to manage musculoskeletal patients.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse clinical caseload in MSK physiotherapy.
• Balance clinical and non-clinical time effectively.
• Contribute to service planning and development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Motivation

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered physiotherapist seeking a new horizon and opportunities for personal and professional development in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy? NHS Fife MSK Physiotherapy Service invite you to join our team.

What you will do

Your clinical caseload will be varied and may include:

• Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic post‑operative patients
• Minor Injuries Unit referrals and Emergency Department (ED) referrals
• MSK management of patients with longer term rehabilitation needs

There are opportunities to grow and develop along several career pathways. From the start, you will be supported to meet service needs and your own career goals, with learning encouraged across four pillars of practice in education, research, clinical work, and service leadership. You will have a mentor and supervisor and access to senior clinicians and leaders who will listen to your ideas, involve you in service planning and nurture your development. Clinical and non‑clinical time is generously balanced.

Career development and pathways

Our Band 6 clinical posts are progressive and offer MSK and rehabilitation work alongside primary care, ED and orthopaedics clinics. We encourage exposure to clinical areas in preparation for future career aspirations and provide pathways to orthopaedics, GP and MSK Band 7 and Band 8 clinical and leadership positions. Everything you need to grow your career is available under one roof.

If you have a passion for wider learning and development, we welcome new roles balancing clinical skills with deeper learning. We have an Education Lead and are exploring roles in health promotion, eHealth and recruitment. We work closely with wider physiotherapy colleagues, Allied Health Professions (AHPs), other health care teams, social care and the third sector to provide excellent care to the people of Fife. You will have the opportunity to experience acute service roles, primary care and service development opportunities. Service bases are located in acute hospitals and GP practices, with exploration of third sector options (e.g., with Fife Sport and Leisure Trust).

Location and travel

Flexibility in outlook and willingness to travel around the Fife area is required depending on service need. Roles will be solely within the MSK specialty.

Who we are looking for

We are interested in motivated and committed individuals who are willing to learn, be an active part of the team, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to shaping the future of our service.

How to contact for informal enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr. Mark Fargie, Operational Lead MSK Physiotherapist, NHS Fife, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline on 01383 623623 Ext 22248 or by email at [e-mail].

Right to work and sponsorship

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application. You may need to demonstrate permission to work as required by UK law, which may be evidenced via visa routes including UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker visas if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post meets salary criteria. Details and routes are available on GOV.UK.

Before submitting your application, please check that you have the right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship.

Pre-employment checks and safeguarding

From 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records checks may change for certain posts. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, you will join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, see Disclosure Scotland changes.

Equality and diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society and providing reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions, or those who are neurodivergent during recruitment.