Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner First Contact Physiotherapy

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16.5 hours

We are recruiting to the First Contact Physiotherapy service, at various locations across Highland including Inverness area and Lochaber and Caithness.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner based in primary care, working alongside GP’s and other professionals. We are looking for experienced Physiotherapists to join the NHS Highland First Contact team. It covers some of the most beautiful and popular locations in the Highlands of Scotland.

Applications are invited from physiotherapists who have advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK conditions.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical care with previous specialist experience in this field.

Injection skills and prescribing are part of this role and you will be expected to work toward completion of both if you do not have the qualification on application.

A full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is essential.

Informal enquires to : Jude Arnaud 07971174752 Sign in to view email

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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