Physiotherapy Team Lead
CompanyNHS Highland
Location
Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/22/2026
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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.
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre (MACHICC) for a Team Lead, Physiotherapist to work within the small department.
The post holder will be responsible to oversee the inpatient and community case load as well as the MSK service along with APP and orthopaedic triage service.
The Mid Argyll physiotherapist team are enthusiastic and dynamic in supporting not only the patients in the ward or outpatients but are also very committed to the community patients.
The physiotherapy team join other AHPs, SW and DNs to work in partnership with the Urgent Community Response Team and Discharge to Assess model. Both of these models were developed in 2025 with very positive results.
The Team lead will be required to support the team and the wider MDT. Working in partnership is essential in the small community.
The Team Consist Of
Band 7 vacant (team lead post)
Band 7 FCP, PH and MSK practitioner
Band 6 inpatient and community.
Band 5 MSK
Band 4 inpatients, ward and community
The Team Lead is expected to provide solid leadership, complete annual appraisals, budget management, staff management. Ensure that all standards within physiotherapy comply with the HCPC standards.
Lochgilphead which is situated in the heart of Mid Argyll is an ideal place if you enjoy the countryside and outdoor pursuits. The famous Crinan Canal is ideal for both keen cyclists, runners and walkers.
Oban is 36 miles away and there is a bus service to Glasgow daily. The islands of Islay Jura, Gigha and Arran are accessible by ferries.
Lochgilphead has one main school which is a joint campus for both primary and secondary pupils.
If you feel that you have the experience as a senior practitioner and can demonstrate good leadership and management skills this could be the post for you. You must have a full UK driving licence for this post.
Please only apply if you meet the requirements for this post
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre (MACHICC) for a Team Lead, Physiotherapist to work within the small department.
The post holder will be responsible to oversee the inpatient and community case load as well as the MSK service along with APP and orthopaedic triage service.
The Mid Argyll physiotherapist team are enthusiastic and dynamic in supporting not only the patients in the ward or outpatients but are also very committed to the community patients.
The physiotherapy team join other AHPs, SW and DNs to work in partnership with the Urgent Community Response Team and Discharge to Assess model. Both of these models were developed in 2025 with very positive results.
The Team lead will be required to support the team and the wider MDT. Working in partnership is essential in the small community.
The Team Consist Of
Band 7 vacant (team lead post)
Band 7 FCP, PH and MSK practitioner
Band 6 inpatient and community.
Band 5 MSK
Band 4 inpatients, ward and community
The Team Lead is expected to provide solid leadership, complete annual appraisals, budget management, staff management. Ensure that all standards within physiotherapy comply with the HCPC standards.
Lochgilphead which is situated in the heart of Mid Argyll is an ideal place if you enjoy the countryside and outdoor pursuits. The famous Crinan Canal is ideal for both keen cyclists, runners and walkers.
Oban is 36 miles away and there is a bus service to Glasgow daily. The islands of Islay Jura, Gigha and Arran are accessible by ferries.
Lochgilphead has one main school which is a joint campus for both primary and secondary pupils.
If you feel that you have the experience as a senior practitioner and can demonstrate good leadership and management skills this could be the post for you. You must have a full UK driving licence for this post.
Please only apply if you meet the requirements for this post
For further information please contact Catriona Watt Service Manager MACHICC by email: catriona.watt@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .
Additional Information For Candidates
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .