Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist WIH

Nhsayrshireandarran; Guershader; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled MSK Physiotherapist for a permanent position at the Western Isles Hospital. The role offers a salary range of £41,608 - £50,702 per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance. The successful candidate will provide a Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service and should have postgraduate experience and a passion for rural healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy life in a beautiful and remote area of Scotland.

Benefits

Distant Allowance

CPD support

Temporary single accommodation (if available)

Vibrant working environment with excellent IT facilities

Qualifications

• Must have post graduate experience.
• Working towards specialisation in Musculoskeletal Out‑patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Musculoskeletal Out‑patient Service at Western Isles Hospital.
• Work collaboratively with the physiotherapy team.

Skills

Evidence of post graduate experience

Specialisation in Musculoskeletal Out‑patients

Job description

Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, HS1 2AF

MSK Physiotherapist

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Are you up for a challenge? Would you like to be part of a friendly, collaborative Physiotherapy team working in a unique, remote and rural location of the UK? The Physiotherapy Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist who would like to join our dynamic Out‑patient Team.

You will be based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, providing a Musculoskeletal Out‑patient Service. One of the essential requirements of this post is evidence of post graduate experience, working towards specialisation in Musculoskeletal Out‑patients.

The Western Isles are a chain of islands lying off the north‑west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Lewis is the largest of the islands. The Western Isles Hospital is located in Stornoway, the largest town in the Western Isles (total population is around 26,000). The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work; housing costs and crime rates are relatively low. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed; the islands are un‑spoilt and have areas of outstanding natural beauty. Visit the website www.visithehebrides.com for more information.

We Offer

• Distant Allowance
• Vibrant working environment, with excellent IT facilities
• CPD support
• Temporary single accommodation (if available)

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Allison Martin, Acting Physiotherapy Manager, tel [phone] or 01851 708258, or e-mail [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 5th January 2026