Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

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.

Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Salary Band 6 £35,522 - £43,286 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,201 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent post (2 posts)

Are you up for a challenge? Would you like to experience working in a unique, remote and rural location of the UK?

The Physiotherapy Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist who would like to join our dynamic Out-patient Team. You will be based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, where you will provide a Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service. One of the essential requirements of this post will be evidence of post graduate experience, working towards specialization in, Musculo-skeletal Out-patients.

The Western Isles are a chain of islands lying off the north- west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Lewis is the largest of the Islands of the Western Isles, situated off the West Coast of Scotland. The Western Isles Hospital is a 70 bed hospital which is located in Stornoway, the largest town in the Western Isles (total population is 26,000). The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work; housing costs and crime rates are relatively low. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed; the islands are un-spoilt and have areas of outstanding natural beauty. Visit the website www.visithehebrides.com for more information).

We offer:

Distant Islands Allowance

Temporary single accommodation (if available)

Excellent working environment, with excellent IT facilities, including Internet access

CPD support

For more information contact Sheila Nicolson, Physiotherapy Manager, Tel number 01851 708291 or 01851 708258, or e-mail Sheila.nicolson@nhs.scot

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Group Schemes). The post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description

Closing Date: 28th February 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.