Senior MSK Physiotherapist - Minor Injuries Unit

NHS Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join the Minor Injuries Unit team. You will deliver autonomous assessments and management for minor injuries and MSK conditions, interpreting imaging as needed and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, evidence‑based care.

You will contribute to teaching, supervision and ongoing service development, with a commitment to continuous professional development within unscheduled care settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Masters level study or practice at Masters level.
• Post graduate expertise within speciality demonstrating breadth of knowledge to lead safety and efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of minor injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Independently request and interpret imaging in line with local governance arrangements.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding treatment, referral and discharge.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues.
• Support teaching, supervision and development of staff and students.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Teaching and supervision

Audit and quality improvement

Education

Masters level qualification

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join the Minor Injuries Unit team. You will deliver autonomous assessments and management for minor injuries and MSK conditions, interpreting imaging as needed and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, evidence‑based care.

You will contribute to teaching, supervision and ongoing service development, with a commitment to continuous professional development within unscheduled care settings.