Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside in Dundee is seeking a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to join a Band 6 development programme within the Respiratory and Surgical Pathway. The post spans inpatient and community settings, with opportunities to rotate across specialties as needs arise.

You will deliver interventions, discharge planning, and participate in governance, with on-call duties after training. A supportive team environment and cross-disciplinary collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
• Band 6 development programme participation.
• Experience in respiratory and/or surgical pathway beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality interventions across respiratory and surgical clinical areas.
• Develop and implement therapeutic programmes and discharge plans.
• Supervise junior staff and support workers; contribute to Clinical Governance and service development.
• Undertake respiratory on-call duties after training.

Skills

HCPC registered

Job description

Advertised location: Dundee Advertised salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679) Employment type: Permanent

Specialist Physiotherapist – Respiratory and Surgical Pathway

Full-Time Permanent Post (Part time hours will be considered)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our band 6 development programme in Dundee.

This post is part of a team of Specialist Physiotherapists working within the respiratory and surgical pathway, which spans both inpatient and community settings. Together the team provides a varied and rewarding service across multiple specialties including:

• Acute Surgical (Colorectal, Upper GI, Hepatobiliary, ENT, Maxilo-facial and Vascular)
• Critical Care (ICU, Surgical and Medical HDU)
• Medical Respiratory
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Cystic Fibrosis and Complex Infection
• Outpatient Respiratory Services

Depending on service need and individual development goals, the post may offer the opportunity to rotate across these specialties.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality interventions across the range of clinical areas. You will develop and implement therapeutic programmes and discharge plans that support recovery and continuity of care. Working within a 7-day service model, you will contribute to patient flow and enhanced outcomes. In addition, you will supervise and support junior staff, physiotherapy support workers, and students, fostering a collaborative and educational environment. Your role will also involve active participation in Clinical Governance, service development initiatives, and the integration of evidence-based practice. Following appropriate training, you will undertake respiratory on-call duties.

Applicants should have previous experience in at least some of the areas covered, as well as a strong interest in developing skills across the respiratory and surgical pathway. This is an excellent opportunity to build and consolidate specialist clinical skills within a supportive team, whilst making a real impact on patient care.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed Please contact Sarah Matthews, Clinical Lead Respiratory and Surgery, at Ninewells Hospital on 01382 632628 for further information.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.

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.