Post: Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - MSK Unscheduled Care
Band: 8a
Hours: Variable / Flexible Working Considered, Fixed term posts- 12 months duration
Location: Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, Edinburgh
Be part of Scotland's first urgent care walk in centre. A unique and forward‑thinking opportunity has arisen for experienced Advanced Practice Physiotherapists to lead and develop musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy provision within an innovative new walk‑in centre in NHS Lothian.
Based at the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, this pilot service is the first of its kind in Scotland. The walk‑in centre will provide rapid assessment and treatment for people with urgent but non‑emergency health problems — improving same‑day access to care and easing pressure on existing primary care and hospital services. Open seven days a week, the centre forms part of a major national investment to ensure people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
This is a rare opportunity to influence, shape and jointly lead a new model of MSK physiotherapy care. Working at the forefront of advanced practice, you will help establish, deliver, evaluate and continually refine MSK physiotherapy provision within the walk‑in centre.
You will work autonomously with an advanced scope of practice, supported by senior clinical leaders and embedded within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Your clinical expertise, leadership and innovation will be central to developing a high‑quality, responsive service that meets the needs of the local community.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Phillip Ackerman
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As from 1/4/26, 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.
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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.
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