Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced MSK physiotherapist for a specialist Band 6 role covering Inverness and surrounding areas. The post involves working within a motivated MSK team, supported by Advance Physiotherapy Practitioners and allied services across Highland region.

You will supervise junior physiotherapists, engage in ongoing in-service training and maintain CPD to deliver high-quality MSK care across multiple sites including Inverness and Dingwall.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience in MSK
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Supervision of junior physiotherapists and participation in in-service training

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior physiotherapists within the MSK team
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and CPD activities
• Deliver MSK physiotherapy services across Inverness, Dingwall, Invergordon and Tain health settings

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic specialist physiotherapist interested in MSK.

This is a motivated and friendly MSK team driven by successful patient outcomes. Our specialist Band 6 MSK physiotherapists are well supported by Advance Physiotherapy Practitioners in Orthopaedics, First Contact Practitioners, the Chronic Pain team and Vestibular rehabilitation team.

The MSK team also provides physiotherapy services for the Highland Rheumatology Unit in the Ross Memorial Hospital in Dingwall.

You must have a proven clinical experience in MSK and have a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

The post holder will be part of the MSK team covering Inverness, Mid Ross and East Ross.

This post will be based between the Royal Northern Infirmary in Inverness, the Ross Memorial Hospital in Dingwall, the County Community Hospital in Invergordon and Tain Health Centre.

An ability to work independently is necessary along with excellent communication and team working skills.

The post holder will be responsible for supervision of more junior physiotherapists and will be expected to participate in the ongoing in service training. Evidence of continuing professional development will be required.

Informal enquiries to: Mark Mitchell, MSK Physiotherapy Team Lead on 07929 652 764 or [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork