NHS Scotland
Specialist Physiotherapist Musculoskeltal Band 6
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Physiotherapist - MSK Service Leadership
We are looking to recruit an experienced HCPC registered Physiotherapist to provide clinical and non-clinical leadership within our MSK physiotherapy service.
- You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload at specialist level and be actively involved in influencing and implementing outpatient musculoskeletal clinical/operational development.
- You will receive support in this role from the operational and clinical lead therapists.
- You may be based at various sites within the Fife wide MSK Physiotherapy service, and provide some clinical leadership to the local team as well as contributing to the priorities of the wider MSK Physiotherapy team.
- Whilst the majority of the service is based around the Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline areas, flexibility to travel around the Fife area is required depending on the need. We have excellent facilities in St Andrews and Cupar.
Requirements:
- An excellent knowledge base regarding the management of musculoskeletal conditions and previous experience at band 5 or specialist level.
- Experience of teaching and/or supervising less experienced staff, students, and Healthcare Support Workers is essential.
- Motivated, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to be an active team player.
Person-Centred Approach:
- The promotion of a person-centred approach to patient care and staff development are central to our service improvement culture.
- We strive to provide a stimulating and learning working environment, with regular in-service training, peer review, mentorship, and varied experiential opportunities.
- We actively encourage Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participation in service evaluations, clinical audits, and practice development networks.
- You will also be well supported by our team of experienced advanced practice physiotherapists and a Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
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Informal Enquiries:
For informal enquiries, please contact Mr. Mark Fargie, Operational Lead MSK Physiotherapist, NHS Fife, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline on 01383 623623 Ext. 22248 or email mark.fargie@nhs.scot.
Membership Requirement:
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
Right to Work in the UK:
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National, please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.
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Sponsorship:
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or 'going rate'. Further information on these criteria can be found on the government website.
Essential:
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.
Supportive Policies:
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Equality and Diversity:
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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