RP259725 - Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to join MSK services across Grampian, including outpatient and orthopaedic in-patient rotations in Aberdeen City and Shire.

The Band 6 post offers 2 x 36-hour weeks with a salary of £43,231–£52,679 and a commitment to CPD, supervision of juniors and ongoing professional development. You may also shadow Advanced Practitioners and FCPs to broaden skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy preferred.
• Band 6 level with rotation experience in MSK and orthopaedics.
• Involvement in supervision of junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide MSK physiotherapy in outpatient settings across Aberdeen City and Shire.
• Cover rotations in elective orthopaedics and inpatient services.
• Shadow Advanced Practitioners and FCPs to enhance practice.
• Support CPD through regular appraisal and supervision.

Skills

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Staff supervision

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 FCP’s 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.

Additional Information For Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

• 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.