NR211901 - Physiotherapist - Community Rehab and Hospitals

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian offers an exciting opportunity for a B6 Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation service in Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate will work autonomously in community hospital and domiciliary settings, focusing on patient-centered interventions alongside a multi-disciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Active CPD program

Supportive practice

Work life balance

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and availability of a car for work.
• Suitably experienced Physiotherapist in a community rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specific specialist Physiotherapy assessments and interventions.
• Work autonomously across various community settings.
• Deliver pulmonary rehabilitation classes.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Autonomy

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 HCSW’s 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 B5’s, 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 [e-mail] or Ailsa Edwards, Team Lead Physiotherapist 01467 672737 or [e-mail]

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.

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