Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an experienced MSK physiotherapist (Band 6) to join a motivated MSK team. The post covers Inverness, Mid Ross and East Ross, with bases at Royal Northern Infirmary, Ross Memorial Hospital, County Community Hospital in Invergordon and Tain Health Centre.

Candidates should have proven MSK experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and be committed to ongoing professional development and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience in MSK.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to supervise junior physiotherapists.
• Participation in ongoing in service training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior physiotherapists and contribute to a supportive MSK team.
• Participate in ongoing in-service training and CPD.
• Cover MSK duties across Inverness, Mid Ross and East Ross.
• Collaborate with colleagues at Royal Northern Infirmary, Ross Memorial Hospital, Invergordon and Tain Health Centre.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

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.

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 .