Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK and FCP

Job summary

Manage a musculoskeletal caseload and hold clinics within the First Contact Physiotherapy Service, working closely with GP surgeries and specialist and acute-sector colleagues. Deliver quality patient care and contribute to service development, clinical supervision, leadership, and student placements.

Job details

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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to expand and enhance their existing skills within a supportive and evolving musculoskeletal service. You will hold an MSK caseload as well as holding clinics within the First Contact Physiotherapy Service. Within Angus we have a hub based model for First Contact with close contact with the GP surgeries. Within the service we have clinicians working within orthopaedics, rheumatology, specialist spinal service and also close contact with colleagues in the acute sector. We are a large and dynamic team structured to deliver quality care to our patients and also provide clinical supervision, leadership development opportunities and work closely with local Universities to provide student placements. Angus Physiotherapy Service is part of an award winning Tayside wide musculoskeletal team leading the way in service development. Our clinicians are supported in developing the skills required to deliver quality care to our patients. This includes development of injection therapy, radiographic imaging and independent prescribing. An active in-service training programme is in place both locally and the Angus Physiotherapy Service. Personal and Professional Development is structured via the TURAS appraisal system and knowledge and skills framework. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Informal enquires to: Alison Reid, Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapy Angus. Telephone 01356 665155 or ext 65155 or via email alison.reid2@nhs.scot Hours of work are: 33.3hrs. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours. Interviews will be held in person. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

What you’ll do

Manage a musculoskeletal caseload and hold clinics within the First Contact Physiotherapy Service, working closely with GP surgeries and specialist and acute-sector colleagues. Deliver quality patient care and contribute to service development, clinical supervision, leadership, and student placements.

Requirements

Applicants must be experienced physiotherapists and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. The role requires capability in musculoskeletal and First Contact Physiotherapy practice; the posting does not specify a degree requirement.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• First Contact Physiotherapy
• Clinical Assessment
• Patient Care
• Orthopaedics
• Rheumatology
• Spinal Care
• Injection Therapy
• Radiographic Imaging
• Independent Prescribing
• Clinical Supervision
• Leadership
• Student Placement Supervision
• Service Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Education

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