MSK Specialist Physiotherapist
NHS Highland
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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.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is enthusiastic about working with people and collaborating with other professionals to deliver high‑quality MSK services within Victoria Hospital, Rothesay.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply and further develop your MSK experience as part of a proactive multidisciplinary team providing outpatient care for people with musculoskeletal conditions in the rural area of Argyll and Bute.
The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner within the MSK Physiotherapy Service, providing comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis, and the design and delivery of evidence‑based treatment plans for patients with complex and varied presentations.
As a senior physiotherapist, the post holder will also support junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and students. This may include line management responsibilities, clinical mentorship, delivery of training, and acting as a student placement educator.
There will also be opportunities to contribute to service evaluation and development to ensure the MSK Physiotherapy Service continues to deliver effective, efficient, and high‑quality care.
The post holder will be motivated to continue developing their MSK knowledge and skills, proactively working to consolidate and progress towards advanced‑level practice.
Informal enquiries to : Derek Doherty Tel: 01700501515, email: derek.doherty@nhs.scot
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.