Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK speciality

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Physiotherapist to work as part of our friendly and experienced team in the MSK Physiotherapy Service within NHS GG&C. The post is located within Greater Glasgow and Clyde, initially based within South, Clyde & East Quadrants, but may require future work in the West quadrant. The candidate requires relevant postgraduate experience, including experience within the musculoskeletal speciality. They will be expected to work autonomously to assess and manage a designated caseload of complex MSK Physiotherapy patients while supporting more junior staff, rotational staff and students. The post holder will contribute to local operational management, lead or contribute to service development and QI projects, take part in audit and deputise for more senior staff where appropriate.

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• Location based within Greater Glasgow and Clyde initially within the South, Clyde & East Quadrants, with potential future work in the West quadrant.
  
• Permanent Contract
  
• Full‑time Position (37 hours per week)
  
• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
  

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• Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including direct and indirect patient care.
  
• Self‑referral allows patients to refer themselves into the service; referrals are also accepted from GPs and Consultants. Staff must triage, prioritise and manage an unpredictable patient group efficiently.
  
• Identify patients at risk of serious pathology who require urgent referral to other services (e.g., A&E, G.P., back pain service) and manage ongoing referral appropriately.
  
• Use clinical reasoning to assess, analyse and interpret both clinical and non‑clinical information, and provide a comprehensive clinical diagnosis to determine the need for physiotherapy intervention, including complex presentations.
  
• Plan and implement a specialised programme of care, evaluate, treat and progress individual patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential, including decisions regarding discharge from physiotherapy care.
  
• Work within a legal framework to assess capacity and gain valid informed consent for treatment from all patients.
  

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• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
  
• Current HPC registration
  
• A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience, including 2 years within the musculoskeletal speciality.
  
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in manual therapy or working towards this.
  
• Training through postgraduate courses, regular in‑service training and evidence of application of acquired skills.
  
• Demonstrable advance in clinical skills from postgraduate courses identified in CPD diary.
  
• Working knowledge of basic IT (word processing, internet use, database management).
  
• Updates to meet statutory requirements: Moving & Handling, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Fire Safety.
  

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:

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• Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
  
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
  
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
  
• Development opportunities such as study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
  
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
  
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
  
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
  

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

MSK Physiotherapy Quadrant Manager – Alison Baird –

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. We will not be able to provide short‑listing feedback due to the volume of applications we receive.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.