Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist; Orthopaedic​/MSK​/Hand and Upper Limb Therapy

Overview

Are you looking to develop and progress your career? Are you an individual with a growth mind set and enthusiasm for physiotherapy? Are you interested in personal and professional development specialising in upper limb and hands? If so, we would like to speak to you.

We are keen to attract a forward-thinking and innovative Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Service. An interest in the speciality of upper limb & hands is essential and while previous experience in hands is desirable, bespoke training will be provided if a training gap is identified.

You will work with the Physiotherapy Leadership Team to grow and enhance the specialism of MSK Physiotherapy within the wider MSK Physiotherapy Service, securing sustainability for the future.

• Support the development of the Orthopaedic Advanced Practice (AP) Service provision alongside an established band 7 AP and dedicated Lead AP in orthopaedics.
• Facilitate an early and preventative approach to patient care and provide rehabilitation to musculoskeletal and orthopaedic post-operative patients.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Orthopaedics, the Minor Injuries Unit and the Emergency Department to ensure an integrated approach to MSK management of patients with a bias towards upper limb and hand conditions.
• Identify opportunities for service and quality improvement through a system-wide approach to person-centred care.
• Receive mentoring and supervision, and engage in a career plan exploring opportunities across the four pillars of physiotherapy practice.
• Contribute to the new AHP Research, Innovation and Knowledge Strategy.

• Interest in the speciality of upper limb & hands is essential.
• Previous experience in hands is desirable; bespoke training will be provided if a training gap is identified.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to early and preventative patient care and rehabilitation.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Mark Fargie, Operational Lead MSK Physiotherapist on Ext. 22248 / Mr David Reynolds, Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Upper Limb Lead on

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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.