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.
Skills
- Clinical experience and skills in MSK condition management
- Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to be part of a dynamic friendly team
We Can Offer
- Flexible working options
- Opportunities for career and learning development
- Supportive induction and ongoing active team collaboration
Interviews will be in person only and are planned for 20 March 2026.
Please note this post may close early due to the high number of applications.
How to apply
To 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 https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/
Application process: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
Please ensure your email address is accurate. Check your email regularly and your Jobtrain account for updates. Candidates should provide original responses in the application form; AI assistance is discouraged. CVs are not to be uploaded. Refer to the application form for details.
Contact
Team Lead: Ali Howie () or Lea Woods ()
Right to work
If you require a work visa, please check eligibility on https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. Ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Equality and diversity
NHS 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, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Public protection
Public 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 candidates
Right to work in the United Kingdom – NHS Dumfries & Galloway is unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).
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