Specialist Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for Specialist Physiotherapist roles within the Home Oxygen/OP respiratory Physiotherapy team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. These 18‑hour Band 6 posts are available on permanent or temporary contracts, with flexible working where possible.

You should hold a degree in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. NHS experience in respiratory care and chronic disease management is expected; team working skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physiotherapy degree and be HCPC registered.
• Recent NHS clinical experience in respiratory care.
• Interest in management of chronic disease and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work within Home Oxygen/OP respiratory Physiotherapy team at ARI.
• Deliver respiratory care and contribute to chronic disease management.
• Flexible working hours and potential out-of-hours involvement; car driver essential.

Skills

HCPC registration

NHS respiratory experience

Team working

Chronic disease management

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

• Job reference: 260652
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 30/10/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
• Employment type: Various Contract Options
• Hours Per Week: 18
• Department: Acute Physiotherapy

Specialist Physiotherapist

• Hours: 18 hours
• Location: Home Oxygen/OP respiratory Physio, ARI, Aberdeen
• Permanent/temporary positions available
• Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work within the Home Oxygen team at ARI.

Applicants will have a degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. They should have recent NHS clinical experience to include some work within respiratory care and an interest in the management of chronic disease. Experience of team working would be beneficial.

• Due to the nature of the post a car driver is essential.
• This post will contribute to out of hours working.

The Physiotherapy Department in the Acute Sector provides a supportive working environment with structured supervision, appraisal and in-service training in place.

Flexible working hours may be considered to suit the successful candidate.

Employers in all sectors are seeing an increase in candidates using AI tools such as ChatGPT to help them complete job application forms. Whilst acknowledging the benefit of embracing advancing technologies, AI generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect an applicant's knowledge, skills, experiences and suitability for the post. Over reliance on AI generated application forms is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

Interviews are planned to be on 11/11/26.

Please note the application period may be closed early if there are sufficient suitable candidates. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

Informal enquiries to Margaret MacLeod ([e-mail]) or Derek Nicol ([e-mail]) on 01224 559569.

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.

Additional information for candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.

• Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

**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.