Specialist First-Contact MSK Physiotherapist

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a first contact physiotherapist to work in GP Practices and/or MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy within Perth and Kinross. The role involves triaging, assessing and advising patients on self-management, with potential MSK caseload in the Physiotherapy Department.

The post includes supervision and development of junior staff, involvement in governance, clinical effectiveness and research, and CPD opportunities. Registration with HCPC is essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Postgraduate clinical courses evidencing trauma/orthopaedics/MSK knowledge.
• Comprehensive CPD portfolio demonstrating best practice and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide first contact Physiotherapy in GP Practices/MSK Outpatient settings.
• Triaging, assessing and giving self-management advice to patients.
• Potential MSK caseload within Physiotherapy Department.
• Supervise, educate and develop junior staff and students.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance, QI and research.

Skills

Clinical triage

Assessment

Self-management advice

Leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training

Tools

Imaging requests (desirable)

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a first contact physiotherapist to work in GP Practices and/or MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy within Perth and Kinross. The role involves triaging, assessing and advising patients on self-management, with potential MSK caseload in the Physiotherapy Department.

The post includes supervision and development of junior staff, involvement in governance, clinical effectiveness and research, and CPD opportunities. Registration with HCPC is essential.