The MSK Physiotherapy Service in NHSGGC
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has the largest MSK team in the UK and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients, and in return we invest in your development.
Our Vision
The NHSGGC MSK Physiotherapy Service will deliver a comprehensive, accessible, quality service responsive to the needs of the public it serves and fit for the 21st century. It will ensure the delivery of this service is of clinical and educational excellence encompassing at its very heart a patient focused model of care. The service will be consistent, equitable, safe and efficient and provide the highest standard of care for adult patients with a musculoskeletal condition.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a high quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy service that is effective, person centred, safe, timely, efficient and equitable. We aim to create a dynamic and innovative culture where all staff are valued and supported to work in partnership with patients, providing a service to be proud of.
Who is in the NHSGGC MSK Physiotherapy Team?
- MSK Consultant
- MSK Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
- GP Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
- Back Pain Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
- Band 6 MSK Physiotherapists
- Band 5 MSK Physiotherapists
- Health & Social Care Support Workers
- Service lead MSK Physiotherapy
- Quadrant (Senior) Managers
- GP APP Clinical Leads
- Team Lead Physiotherapists
- Practice Development Physiotherapists
- Administrative Team
We also have strong links working alongside:
Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Physiotherapists
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists
Community Administrative Teams
Learning and Development
Learning and development comes in many forms. We offer an excellent range of learning and development opportunities that focus on fulfilling your potential and ambition, guided by the National Education of Scotland’s 4 pillars of Practice.
- In-service Training- local & service wide
- Annual MSK conference
- Dedicated CPD time
- Course funding
- Online learning platform opportunities
- Organisation bursary
- Dedicated MSK Practice Development Group
- Dedicated B5 training
- Flying start for new graduates
- CPD via TURAS appraisal
- Annual wellbeing event
- Peer coaching
- Mentorship
- Weekly case review
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical reasoning support from Advanced Practitioners
- Virtual support clinics with Advanced Practitioners
- Ask the APP live Teams channel
Graduate Opportunities in NHS GGC MSK Physiotherapy
As well as the learning and development opportunities for all our MSK clinicians, we offer a dedicated B5 training pack including:
- B5 MSK Induction & Support Pack
- B5 MSK Learning & Development Pack
- Peer coaching with other B5 MSK staff
- Incremental training for B5 MSK staff
- Local support & development from B6/7 staff
We also support new Graduates on the Flying Start Programme
Where do we deliver our MSK service?
Our MSK service is split into 4 geographical areas:
- Clyde (Inverclyde and Renfrewshire)
- East (East Dunbartonshire and North East Glasgow City)
- South (South Glasgow City and East Renfrewshire)
- West (North West Glasgow City and West Dunbartonshire)
We provide assessment and treatment in both acute and primary care sites: our locations.
How To Apply
Our vacancies are advertised on the NHS Scotland Job Portal. All vacancies are listed in regions please select NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to view the opportunities within our Health Board.
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