EG255673 Physiotherapy Clinical Support Worker

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a B4 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join the physiotherapy community rehabilitation service. The post is a static part-time role (21.6 hours per week) based at The Jubilee Hospital, Huntly, with flexibility to support other community physiotherapy bases in Aberdeenshire as required.

The successful candidate will undertake skilled support work to aid rehabilitation for patients in hospital wards, the community, outpatient departments, and group

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapy HCSW in community rehabilitation or similar.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work across multiple settings (hospital, community, outpatient, group sessions).

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled support to enable rehabilitation interventions.
• Assist across hospital wards, community settings, outpatient departments, and group sessions.
• Support supervision of students and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be flexible to work across Aberdeenshire based on service needs.

Skills

Driving licence

HCSW experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B4 health care support worker (HCSW) to join the physiotherapy community rehabilitation service within Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The post would be static part time position based at The Jubilee Hospital Huntly, however the post holder would have to demonstrate flexibility in being able to support other community physiotherapy bases in Aberdeenshire as service need required.

We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapy HCSW for this 21.6 hours per week post, worked ideally over 3-4 days per week, across the Upper Marr area. Based in Jubilee Hospital, Huntly, the post holder will be expected to undertake specific skilled support work to aid implementation and progression of rehabilitative interventions for patients in a variety of settings. This may include supporting rehabilitation across hospital ward settings, in the community, out-patient departments and within group or class settings.

The post holder will have the opportunity to experience a varied caseload, which may include involvement in pulmonary rehabilitation classes. They will work alongside the other physiotherapists and HCSWs in the local and wider community rehabilitation team as well as close partnership working with the multidisciplinary team members. There will also be a requirement and expectation to work on their own at times.

The post holder may help with supervision of students when required and be expected to work well in a multi-disciplinary and multi agency environment.

Holding a full UK driving license is required alongside having access to a vehicle for work purposes. Upper Marr is an extensive geographical area including Strathdon, Alford and Huntly areas.

The Aberdeenshire community rehabilitation Physiotherapy team is an extremely dynamic and inclusive group to work within and offers a fantastic setting for you to develop your skills in a safe and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on our approachability, clinical excellence, supportive practice and work life balance. We maintain an active CPD program, regular support, supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided. We look forward to your application and welcoming passionate CRT physios into our team.

Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential for this post.

We would welcome an informal chat or visit from anyone who would like to know more about the role. Contact Nichola McPherson, Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01339889428 or Jenny Sykes on 01466765018.

Interviews will be held 4 November 2026.

Due to expected high number of applicants this post may close early.

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.