LR223992 Physiotherapist specialising in Occupational Health and Ergonomics

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to lead the Staff Physiotherapy Service in Aberdeen City. This role focuses on providing musculoskeletal physiotherapy and includes responsibilities for workplace education and risk assessment. Candidates should possess a relevant physiotherapy degree and demonstrate leadership abilities. The position offers 18.5 hours per week with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to lead a physiotherapy service.
• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy is essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Staff Physiotherapy Service in Aberdeen City.
• Deliver musculoskeletal physiotherapy to staff.
• Conduct education and risk assessment in the workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Education and workplace risk assessment

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership

Out-patient Physiotherapy Service

Band 7 Physiotherapist

Hours: 18.5 Hours per week

The successful applicant will lead in the provision of the Staff Physiotherapy Service, based in Aberdeen City. The role involves primarily a musculoskeletal physiotherapy service and requires integration within a dynamic city-wide Physiotherapy service.

The staff physiotherapy service provides staff with access to timely physiotherapy advice and treatment to help them back to work, or keep staff at work within NHS Grampian. It also has a role in education and workplace risk assessment.

The post forms part of the city-wide out-patient physiotherapy service, which has an active in-service training programme and aims to support relevant continuing professional development.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 1st October 2025

For further information

Heather Davidson, MSK Operational Lead Physiotherapist. Email: [e-mail]

Equality and Diversity NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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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.