RP259725 - Physiotherapist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-service training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking an experienced Specialist Physiotherapist for a Band 6 role with yearly rotations through outpatient MSK services. The post covers City and Shire outpatient care and an elective orthopaedic inpatient rotation in Aberdeen. 2 x 36 hours per week, permanent contract.

Competitive salary within Band 6. Applicants will work across MSK outpatient services in Aberdeen City and Shire, with opportunities to gain experience in upper/lower quadrant rehab, spine, and persistent pain,

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Ability to work across rotations including MSK and orthopaedics.
• Willingness to supervise junior staff and students on clinical placements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MSK physiotherapy assessments and treatments across outpatient and ward settings.
• Contribute to weekend rotation to support orthopaedic services.
• Support service development and participate in in-service training and CPD.
• Lead and supervise junior staff and students during placements.

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist yearly Band 6 rotations through outpatient MSK in NHS Grampian

Vacancy for City and Shire out-patients, and an orthopaedic in-patient rotation

2 x 36 hours per week

Band 6 - £43,231 - £52,679

Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapists to join the team providing MSK physiotherapy services across Grampian. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience providing a service for patients predominately with musculoskeletal problems in outpatient settings across Aberdeen City and Shire, and also to cover a rotation in elective orthopaedics.

Rotations may include being part of a team involved in upper quadrant, lower quadrant and rehab, spinal, persistent pain, Rheumatology, Occupational Health, Pelvic dysfunction and also gaining skills working based within GP practices and Health Centres.

There will be opportunities to shadow Advanced Practitioners and FCPs to gain an insight into their roles.

These posts are an ideal opportunity for physiotherapists who want to specialise in the musculoskeletal field. As well as having broad experience across a range of specialties, current or recent experience working in a musculoskeletal service is preferred.

The postholders will also be involved in the supervision of junior staff and students on clinical placement with the service.

We support an active in-service training programme and promote relevant continuing professional development through regular appraisal and supervision.

Interview Date - Thursday 12 November 2026

For the MSK rotation, you will gain experience in supporting the Orthopaedic service with priority physiotherapy cover by working on a weekend rota.

If you would like to know more about the job and to see if this is the opportunity for you please contact Heather Davidson on

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