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Advanced Practice Practitioner/FCP

NHS Highland
This job is closed to applications

Location
Salary
£50,861 - £59,159
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Jun 2025

Applications are invited for a permanent full time 37hours/week Band 7 Physiotherapist based in Cowal Community Hospital and local GP practices.

It is one of two blended post of MSK outpatients including orthopaedic triage and First Contact Practitioner caseload.

The post holder will provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic outpatients by providing direct patient care and supporting the training and development of physiotherapy staff across the operational unit.

You will also be required to supervise students on clinical placement.

You will have a BSc Physiotherapy or above qualification, with HCPC registration. A clean driving licence with a car available for regular use during working hours.

A minimum of 4 years post registration is required and 2 years NHS MSK experience are essential and FCP experience including imaging, joint injections or prescribing skills are desirable.

There are opportunities for training both internally and externally with funding available.

Informal enquiries to: Susan Wilson tel: 07810 850 968 ; email: susan.wilson8@nhs.scot

Application are though the Jobtrain website or e-mail - recruitment.ab@nhs.net for assistance

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly

Job reference: 217263Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025

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.

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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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

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