NR211901 - Physiotherapist - Community Rehab and Hospitals

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a passionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Community Rehabilitation team in Edinburgh. This role offers opportunities to work in diverse environments, focusing on patient-centered care, while also providing supervisory and educational responsibilities. Enjoy a supportive work culture, commitment to training, and a beautiful living location in Aberdeenshire.

Benefits

Active CPD program

Supportive work environment

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with essential UK driving license.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with experience in community rehabilitation.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialized assessments for patients in various settings.
• Deliver rehabilitation classes and interventions.
• Work autonomously and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Patient-centered interventions

Teamwork

Autonomous working

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

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NR211901 - Physiotherapist - Community Rehab and Hospitals, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B6 Physiotherapist to join the existing team within the Community Rehabilitation service within Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The post would be static, based in Inverurie and cover Inverurie and Banff areas in the community hospital and domiciliary settings.

We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in this area. The post holder will be expected to undertake specific specialist Physiotherapy assessment and interventions for patients in a variety of settings including community hospital, domiciliary and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. Availability of a car for work purposes and a valid UK driving license is essential for this post.

The post holder will work autonomously and have the opportunity to experience a varied and extensive community rehabilitation caseload, including delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation classes. They will work alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team, other physiotherapists and HCSWs in the delivery of patient centred interventions. The post holder will also be the expected to work on their own at times as well as in partnership with multi-agency and third sector services.

Within the physiotherapy community rehabilitation team the post holder will work alongside the physio team lead, Band 7, B6, B5, and B4 & B3 HCSWs. Working within the team, they will have supervisory and educational responsibilities for Rotational B5s, HCSW and students.

The Aberdeenshire CRT Physio 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 and regular in-person localities and social activities, 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.

Aberdeenshire is a beautiful part of Scotland in which to live and work. It has many pursuits for the outdoor enthusiast and has excellent opportunities for water activities along the scenic coastline, walking, mountain biking, road cycling etc.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th June 2025.

We would welcome an informal chat or visit from anyone who would like to know more about the role. Contact Jillian Fowlie, Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01346 585126 or @ or Ailsa Edwards, Team Lead Physiotherapist 01467 672737 or @

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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