Rotational MSK Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Band 5 MSK Rotational Physiotherapist to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team Pan Ayrshire. This permanent, full-time role involves a 36-hour week with no on-call requirement.

You will work across Ayrshire wide sites (Crosshouse, Ayr and Ayrshire Central) providing assessment, treatment and management for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Permission to work in the UK.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care including physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Rotate across MSK services across Ayrshire & Arran sites.
• Collaborate with the MSK physiotherapy team and senior clinicians.
• Participate in development opportunities and service improvements.

Education

Diploma/BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Job description

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 MSK Rotational Physiotherapist within our MSK Physiotherapy Team based Pan Ayrshire.

Hours:

36 hours per week. No on call requirement

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

This is a rotational post only within the MSK Physiotherapy Service - Ayrshire wide. (University Hospital Crosshouse, University Hospital Ayr and Ayrshire Central Hospital).

The majority of the clinical caseload consists of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, but in addition you could be referred patients who have multiple pathologies. As a Physiotherapist in MSK you will have a special interest in the management of musculoskeletal conditions to work within MSK services in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

You will provide direct clinical care, which encompasses physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. You will contribute to the working of a physiotherapy team. There will be a range of developments opportunities available alongside structured support from senior MSK clinicians.

This post offers developmental opportunities across the 3 sites to gain knowledge in Orthopaedics, Complex Case Clinics, Pain Management, Emergency Department, Rheumatology, Occupational Health, Primary Care Services, and the Specialist Hand Service. This knowledge will help to develop across the 4 pillars of practice.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

It is essential that you possess a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and are HCPC registered. You must have permission to work in the UK.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact ([e-mail]).

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.