238394 MSK Physiotherapist

We are looking to welcome an experienced and passionate Band 5 MSK Physiotherapist to our Adult MSK Outpatient Team in Dumfries and Galloway.This post will be across clinics in the west of the region in Newton Stewart and Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) based on service need. Post holder must be able to travel independently to both sites.The post holder will apply knowledge and skills to this role across the pillars of practice and apply clinical reasoning and treatments to patients. The post holder will provide quality, patient centred care, in an Outpatient community pathway within Dumfries and Galloway.You will be working autonomously as well as part of the wider team. You will be expected to manage a clinical case load as well as deliver classes and support other staff with patient pathways and work collaboratively as part of the AHP and MDT family. You will receive support and supervision throughout the working week and be expected to participate in CPD and contribute to QI and service development work as part of your role.Clinical Experience And Skills In MSK Condition ManagementAre you a Band 5 Physiotherapist with a specific interest in MSK speciality, who wishes to develop or consolidate MSK skills with:Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to be part of a dynamic friendly teamWe Can OfferFlexible working optionsOpportunities for career and learning development.Supportive induction and ongoing active team collaborationPlease note interviews will be in person only and these are planned for 20th March 2026.Please note this post may close early due to the high number of applications.We would be delighted to hear from you and any informal enquiries are welcome to:Team Lead: Ali Howie Alison.Howie@nhs.scot or alternatively Lea Woods Lea.Woods@nhs.scotIf you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaAs from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATESTo find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages APPLICATION PROCESS - 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 also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.Accessing Jobtrain - Users may experience issues if accessing Jobtrain via mobile phone, we recommend using a computer, laptop or tablet.Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. 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If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit:EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYNHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.PUBLIC PROTECTIONPublic protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.Additional Information For International CandidatesRIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOMNHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. 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