Specialist Physiotherapist - Msk

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist for our MSK Physiotherapy Service, based at University Hospital Crosshouse and MSK East Localities. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with musculoskeletal conditions, aligned to national guidance, across defined MSK pathways.

You will contribute to timely access and optimal patient outcomes, with opportunities across the four pillars of practice, and you will act as a practice educator

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration and a physiotherapy degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; leadership and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act autonomously and without direct supervision in assessing, diagnosing, and care planning for patients within the MSK specialty.
• Plan, organise and manage a large, varied caseload across MSK pathways.
• Work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist knowledge.
• Act as a practice educator for physiotherapy students.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, and rotational staff.
• The post is non-rotational.

Skills

Clinical assessment

MSK physiotherapy

Autonomous practice

Education & supervision

Education

Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist within our MSK Physiotherapy Service.

1 permanent post based at University Hospital Crosshouse and MSK East Localities.

You will deliver direct clinical care that empowers individuals to achieve optimal physical health and function through early intervention, personalised care, and collaborative working. You will provide assessment, diagnosis, advice, and evidence-based treatment for adults with musculoskeletal conditions in line with national and local clinical guidance. The service delivers care across defined MSK pathways and aims to maximise patient outcomes through timely access, appropriate intervention, and escalation of care when required, to this end you will work collaboratively with the MSK Advanced Practices Service and MSK Primary Care Service.

This post offers developmental opportunities across the 4 pillars of practice.

Hours: 36.00 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

• To act autonomously and without direct supervision in assessing, diagnosing, and care planning for patients within the musculoskeletal specialty.


• To plan, organise and manage a large, varied caseload, treating a diverse range of patients, many of whom also present with age related diseases and chronic medical problems.


• To work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist knowledge and skills.


• Act as a practice educator for physiotherapy students.


• Supervise and delegate tasks to physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, and rotational staff.


• The post is non rotational.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Essential

• Diploma/MSc/BSc in Physiotherapy


• Current Health Professions Council registration


• Proven clinical experience in relevant clinical specialty


• Evidence of continuing professional development


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proven supervisory and staff appraisal skills


• Digital literacy


• Leadership skills


• Car driver

Desirable

• Recognised additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to the post


• Practice education and clinical development of others


• Quality improvement experience


• Membership of professional special interest group

Contact: If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Yvonne Quinn, MSK Service Manager at [e-mail]

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.