247866 (LF) – Rotational Physiotherapist
Job Description
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.
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long term conditions or who are neuro divergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications is received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Job Title
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Vacancy Details
- Band 5 rotational physiotherapist x 2
- 36 hours per week
- Permanent
- Midlothian HSCP
Duties & responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral and discharge to a diverse range of patients referred to the service.
To supervise and support physiotherapy assistants, clinical support workers, and students.
Rotations include a mixture of MSK outpatient, Home 1st teams including discharge to assess, community rehabilitation and respiratory and Midlothian Community Hospital.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
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 Joseph Hooton on
