Specialist Physiotherapist MSK

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Physiotherapist to join their MSK Physiotherapy Service team. The role involves assessing and managing a complex caseload of MSK patients while also supporting junior staff. Candidates must have relevant postgraduate experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. This opportunity offers the chance to lead service development initiatives and engage in quality improvement projects within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the speciality of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
• Ability to manage a caseload of complex MSK patients.
• Support junior staff and contribute to service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialised clinical role involving assessment and management of MSK patients.
• Contribute to local operational management and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in audits and support more senior staff.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Autonomous working

Leadership in service development

Education

Relevant post graduate experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern

Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Physiotherapist to work as part of our friendly and experienced team in the MSK Physiotherapy Service within NHS GG&C. This Band 6 MSK Physiotherapy post is located within South Quadrant. The candidate requires relevant post graduate experience including experience working within the speciality of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. They will be expected to work autonomously to provide a highly specialised clinical role involving assessing and managing a designated caseload of complex MSK Physiotherapy patients whilst providing the necessary support for more junior staff, rotational staff and students. The post holder will contribute to local operational management, lead or contribute to service development and QI projects to implement and embed change. They will be expected to take part in audit and deputise for more senior staff where appropriate.

Contact

Informal contact: MSK Physiotherapy Quadrant Manager – Alison Baird – [e-mail] 07900227376

Application Process

Information for candidates. This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

EEO Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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