MSK Physiotherapist

Please note this vacancy is only open to current NHS Ayrshire and Arran Staff

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home )

What you will do:

This is a rotational post only within the MSK Physiotherapy Service - Ayrshire wide. (University Hospital Crosshouse, University Hospital Ayr and Ayrshire Central Hospital)

The majority of the caseload consists of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, but in addition you could be referred patients who have multiple pathologies. As a Physiotherapist in MSK you will have a special interest in the management of musculoskeletal conditions to work within MSK services in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

You will provide direct clinical care, which encompasses physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. You will contribute to the working of a physiotherapy team but be expected to work independently for the majority of the day. There will also be a range of developments opportunities available, alongside structured support from senior MSK clinicians.

This post offers developmental opportunities across the 3 sites to gain knowledge in Orthopaedics, Complex Case Clinics, Pain Management, Emergency Department, Rheumatology, Occupational Health, Primary Care Services, and the Specialist Hand Service. This knowledge will help to develop your skills MSK assessment and management. We have recently introduced use of telephone and video virtual clinics so training will be given in this.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Diploma/MSc/BSc. in Physiotherapy.Current Health Care Professions Council registration.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Digital literacyTeam worker.Car driverAppetite for learning

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Fiona Holliman on or via

From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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