260126 Specialist Physiotherapist
Added 30 Sept · still live
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2221 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2221 Physiotherapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you ready to develop your physiotherapy career through exciting acute rotations in a supportive team, whilst enjoying an outstanding quality of life in South West Scotland.. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Acute Physiotherapy Service at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.
This Exciting Rotational Post Offers Excellent Opportunities To Develop Advanced Clinical Skills Across a Variety Of Acute And Specialist Areas Whilst Working As Part Of a Highly Valued Multidisciplinary Team. Nine Monthly Rotations May Include:
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and treatment, support timely discharge planning and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
What We Can Offer You
This Exciting Rotational Post Offers Excellent Opportunities To Develop Advanced Clinical Skills Across a Variety Of Acute And Specialist Areas Whilst Working As Part Of a Highly Valued Multidisciplinary Team. Nine Monthly Rotations May Include:
- Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective)
- Acute Medicine
- General Surgery including CCU
- Rehabilitation & Stroke
- Respiratory Care
- MSK
- Community
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and treatment, support timely discharge planning and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
What We Can Offer You
- Diverse clinical rotations to develop broad specialist skills
- Structured supervision, support and mentorship
- Access to in-service training and continuing professional development
- Opportunities to participate in service improvement, audit and quality improvement projects
- A supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team environment
- Has relevant post-registration experience, ideally within acute hospital settings
- Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
- Has a passion for ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
- Can contribute positively to service development and innovation
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Join Us
If you are looking for a role that will challenge, support and inspire you whilst developing your clinical expertise across a broad range of specialties, we would love to hear from you.
Informal Enquiries or [email protected]
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website:
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
APPLICATION PROCESS -
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If you are looking for a role that will challenge, support and inspire you whilst developing your clinical expertise across a broad range of specialties, we would love to hear from you.
Informal Enquiries or [email protected]
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website:
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
APPLICATION PROCESS -
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website:
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website:
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sampleSOC 2221
- Middle half £34,684–50,024
- Median £41,548
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Not necessarily. NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.