LR211959 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Trauma Orthopaedics

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Trauma unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role involves delivering physiotherapy services, managing a team, and contributing to service development in a Major Trauma Centre.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 6 or above in acute healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of complex orthopaedic trauma.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services across the trauma orthopaedic unit.
• Manage a team covering two orthopaedic wards and a plastic surgery ward.
• Lead clinical education and assessment of physiotherapy students.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Team Management

Clinical Education

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

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LR211959 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Trauma Orthopaedics, Aberdeen

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS GRAMPIAN

Physiotherapist Band 7

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute physiotherapy team for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Trauma unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI), the largest hospital in Grampian. ARI has close links with universities, is a Major Trauma Centre for Northern Scotland, and the ECMO centre for Scotland.

The successful candidate should have significant experience at Band 6 or above in an acute healthcare setting, with strong knowledge of complex orthopaedic trauma.

Responsibilities include delivering physiotherapy services across the trauma orthopaedic unit, managing a team covering two orthopaedic wards and a plastic surgery ward, developing collaborative relationships with staff teams, and working as part of a job share with an established team member to ensure cohesive physiotherapy services.

The role involves clinical education and assessment of physiotherapy students, contributing to service development and redesign, and leading/participating in the orthopaedic trauma weekend rota.

This is a permanent part-time position (0.4 WTE).

For informal enquiries, please contact:

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information:

Note: If operating within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, the post holder will be responsible for all associated costs.

NHS Grampian is responsible for health and social care services for over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We aim to foster a positive, respectful workplace aligned with NHS and social care values.