Orthopaedic Trauma Physiotherapist — Lead & Develop (Sat Rotas)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Trauma Centre (UHW). The role includes a rolling rota with one Saturday every four weeks and options for extra shifts to cover leave and sickness.

You will contribute to service development, support quality improvement projects, and work closely with a supportive team to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC Registration.
• Educated to Degree Level or higher.
• Postgraduate expertise in orthopaedic physiotherapy.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including direct and indirect patient care.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise more junior staff to maximise efficiency and ensure best practice.
• Actively develop, implement and participate in department in-service training programmes to promote development of staff.
• Assess capacity and obtain valid consent for patients who lack capacity within the legal framework.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Degree level education

Postgraduate expertise

Driving licence

Education

Degree level education

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Trauma Centre (UHW). The role includes a rolling rota with one Saturday every four weeks and options for extra shifts to cover leave and sickness.

You will contribute to service development, support quality improvement projects, and work closely with a supportive team to deliver high‑quality patient care.