Join to apply for the 224505 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist role at NHS Scotland
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the 224505 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist role at NHS Scotland
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team, AHP Community Pathway, Community Health & Social Care
Part-time 25.5 hours per week permanent post
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 6
We are looking to welcome an experienced and passionate MSK physiotherapist to our Adult MSK Outpatient Team in Dumfries and Galloway. This post will be across clinic sites; MHTC and a regional site, based on service need. Post holder must be able to travel independently to rural sites.
You will apply specialist clinical reasoning skills and treatments to provide quality and patient centred care, in the Outpatient community pathway within Dumfries and Galloway. You will contribute to high standards of clinical care, quality improvement and safety for patients and the wider community.
You will be working autonomously as well as part of the wider team, participating in in-service training and quality improvement.
You will be able to manage your clinical case load as well as provide other staff regular support and supervision.
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist wishing to consolidate MSK skills with:
* Clinical experience, interest, skills and knowledge in MSK services
* Appropriate experience in this specialty and member of special interest group
* Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to be part of a dynamic friendly team
We Can Offer
* Flexible working options
* Opportunities for career and learning development to enable you to thrive in your profession
* Supportive induction and ongoing active team collaboration
We would be delighted to hear from you and any informal enquiries are welcome to: Team Lead, Ali Howie Alison.Howie@nhs.scot
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/
APPLICATION PROCESS - https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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. Users may also experience issues if accessing Jobtrain via mobile phone.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Within the application you are required to answer three questions giving you the opportunity to fully evidence why you are the ideal person for the job. Please ensure these statements are written by yourself and are unique to you. This section times out after 30 minutes. A tip is to build your reply on a Word document and copy and paste into Jobtrain. If you exceed the maximum amount of characters it will cut your text at this point, please check your information once copied and pasted.
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date however please be aware that a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications, therefore you should not delay in submitting your application.
* If you are a member of staff please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
* Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information For International Candidates
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. .
WORK VISA
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Scotland by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Physiotherapist” roles.
Annan, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Annan, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr