KWG258449 HCSW (Physiotherapy)

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 4 Physiotherapy HCSW – Elective Orthopaedics at Woodend Hospital. 36 hours per week, permanent, in the Acute Physiotherapy Team.

The post supports a team of physiotherapists to deliver patient care in Elective Orthopaedics, with a delegated caseload and involvement in discharge planning. Applicants should have significant HCSW experience or SVQ Health Care, and knowledge of exercise/orthopaedics is essential.

Qualifications

• Several years experience as an HCSW in a therapy team or ward setting.
• SVQ Health Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge of exercise or Orthopaedics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments within a defined framework.
• Assist patients to achieve safe and independent mobility and support discharge planning.
• May work in other specialties within the Acute Sector, including at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Skills

HCSW experience

Orthopaedics knowledge

Education

SVQ Health Care qualification

Job description

BAND 4 PHYSIOTHERAPY HCSW – Elective Orthopaedics at Woodend Hospital

36 HOURS/WEEK PERMANENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCSW who wishes to further progress their career within the Acute Physiotherapy Team.

The successful candidate will have several years experience as a HCSW within either a therapy team or a ward setting, or will hold a SVQ Health Care qualification or equivalent. Previous experience or knowledge of exercise or Orthopaedics is essential for this role.

This post will support and work with a team of physiotherapists to deliver care to patients within Elective Orthopaedics based in Woodend Hospital. A key part of this role will be to hold a delegated caseload of patients and provide treatments and interventions within a defined framework. You will be well supported and will be required to work both independently and collaboratively within the team, using your own initiative and be able to problem solve. You will be involved in helping patients to gain safe and independent mobility and support discharge planning. There will be times when you are required to work in other specialties within the Acute Sector, including at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will be well motivated and capable of dealing with a changeable workload. The ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential.

The Acute Physiotherapy team offers a supportive environment to further develop your career through regular supervision, appraisal and continual professional development. Staff are actively encouraged to do further training in line with their Personal Development Plan.

We reserve the right to close this post early if we have sufficient suitable candidates.

The interviews will take place on 24nd November 2026.

If you would like any more information please contact Alex Mackenzie, Lead Physiotherapist [e-mail] tel [phone] or Morven Robertson, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Elective Orthopaedics [e-mail] on 01224 556090.

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.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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.