Job details
- Job reference: 257054
- Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
- Job closing date: 01/09/2026
- Job Type: Allied Health Professions
- Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 22
- Job posted date: 18/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Department: MSK Primary Care Service
NHS Scotland:
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours:
22 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:
You will work as a first‑contact clinician providing advanced MSK assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical decision‑making within GP Practice settings. You will:
- independently manage complex MSK presentations
- request investigations in line with protocol
- support clinical governance, research, and pathway development
- provide MSK expertise to the wider MDT
- contribute to early intervention and system flow across Primary Care and MSK pathways
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist
- MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification/experience
- Substantial advanced MSK clinical experience
- Evidence of autonomous practice and advanced reasoning
- Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Michael Grant, MSK Primary Care Service Manager, Michael.Grant@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
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