RP262041 - Rotational Physiotherapist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian in Aberdeen invites two Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists to join a broad rotational scheme across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, covering acute, intermediate and community settings with four‑month rotations.

Applicants must have HCPC registration (or be close), a UK driving licence, and be prepared for out‑of‑hours/weekend shifts; relocation support may be available. Interviews will be held in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration, or be in the process of obtaining within the next 3 months.
• Car and a valid UK driving licence are required for this post.
• Will rotate to multiple locations across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire in 4‑month blocks.
• Out‑of‑hours and weekend commitments are anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy across acute hospital, intermediate care, outpatients, community settings, and pediatrics.
• Rotate to partner sites across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire in 4‑month blocks.
• Support CPD and professional development through the Flying Start programme in year one.

Skills

HCPC registration

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist x 2

Contracts with Aberdeen City H&SCP, Aberdeenshire H&SCP and Acute sector may be available. This may include Permanent, temporary fixed term and bank contracts.

The exciting opportunity has arisen for B5 Physiotherapists, to join an extensive rotational scheme for physiotherapists throughout the NHS-Grampian area. The rotation provides opportunities to gain experience in a broad range of acute hospital, intermediate care, out-patients, community hospital, Paediatrics, Mental Health and domiciliary settings across the north-east of Scotland. The successful post-holder will be required to rotate to a number of locations across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire (for which some travel allowance may be payable) in rotations of 4 months duration.

• These posts will hold an out of hours and weekend commitment.
• Applicants will be expected to complete the flying start programme as part of their CPD activity in their first year - post graduation.
• Applicants must have current HCPC registration, or be a student in the process of obtaining within the next 3 months.
• Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK clean driving licence are required for this post.
• If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
• Assistance with relocation may be available.

NHS Grampian physiotherapy teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including coastal Moray. The hospital site houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ITU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray. NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has a very buoyant economy and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing, cycling and hill walking. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights to London daily and other destinations across Europe.

It is anticipated interest levels will be high for this post therefore it may close early to applications. Interviews will be held in person in Aberdeen on Thurs 26 & Friday 27 November 2026.

Additional Information For Candidates

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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.

Contact

For further information please contact Deborah Byars, Lead Physiotherapist Aberdeen City H&SCP.

Additional Information

• 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.