Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK

Job details

• Job reference: 257223
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 02/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: NHS Ayrshire and Arran
• Employment type: Various Contract Options
• Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Job posted date: 19/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Physiotherapy

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 a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist within our MSK Physiotherapy Service.

1 permanent post based at University Hospital Crosshouse & MSK East Localities

1 fixed term post until 31/10/2027 split between Ayrshire Central Hospital and University Hospital Ayr.

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.

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:

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

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 Fiona Holliman, MSK Physiotherapy Team Lead at Fiona.Holliman@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or alternatively on 01563 827130 (Monday to Friday).

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.