230095 Physiotherapist (SNIS)

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

These posts offer a diverse and stimulating clinical case mix across a range of specialties.
Our department is committed to supporting your professional growth through regular CPD opportunities and personalised development planning, facilitated via the NHS-wide Turas appraisal system.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and innovative physiotherapy service.
You will play a key role in shaping service delivery and contributing to ongoing review and development within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide concise professional advice and the ability to work in liaison with multi-professional teams.

• Strong assessment and decision-making skills to deliver physiotherapy treatment planning, goal setting and discharge planning in a range of specialities.
• A confident and assertive outlook to facilitate ongoing service development within a proactive and energetic department.

Weekend and on-call:

• We will support training to ensure you are confident and competent in overnight on call and weekend working
• You will participate in a 5/7 day working pattern which includes Saturday and Sunday working every 8 weeks

Visa and Sponsorship:

• Applicants requiring a visa must meet the salary threshold for sponsorship eligibility.
• Guidance in relation to the salary thresholds for all bands can be found here National pay scales for eligible healthcare occupation codes - GOV.UK

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Informal enquires to:

Sam Stirling

0131 537 1287

Sam.stirling@nhs.scot