Specialist Physiotherapist In Community Rehabilitation

NHS Grampian; Huntly; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian in Aberdeenshire invites applications for a Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) to join the Community Rehabilitation service. This 18-hour-per-week post is based at The Jubilee Hospital, Huntly, with flexibility to support other community bases as needed.

The postholder will undertake assessments and rehabilitation across hospital, community, outpatient and group settings, including potential pulmonary and neurological rehab, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation across hospital, community, outpatient and group settings.
• Support rehabilitation across Upper Marr area including Huntly, with flexibility to work at other bases.
• Supervise students when required and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist in Community Rehabilitation

Band 6 - 18 hours per week

Location: NHS Grampian, Upper Marr, Aberdeenshire HSCP

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Employment type: Permanent

Department: Physiotherapy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B6 physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy community rehabilitation service within Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The post would be a static part-time position based at The Jubilee Hospital Huntly, however the post holder would have to demonstrate flexibility in being able to support other community physiotherapy bases in Aberdeenshire as service need required.

We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated and enthusiastic B6 Physiotherapist for this 18 hour post, worked ideally over 3-4 days per week to include either a Monday or a Friday, across the Upper Marr area. Based in Jubilee Hospital, Huntly, the post holder will be expected to undertake specific physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation work in a variety of settings for patients in a variety of settings. This may include supporting rehabilitation across hospital ward settings, in the community, out-patient departments and within group or class settings.

The post holder will have the opportunity to experience a varied caseload, which may include pulmonary rehabilitation classes and neurological rehabilitation. They will work alongside other physiotherapists and HCSWs in the local and wider community rehabilitation team as well as close partnership working with the multidisciplinary team members. There will also be a requirement and expectation to work on their own at times.

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of students when required and be expected to work well in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Holding a full valid UK driving licence and having access to a car for work purposes is essential. Upper Marr is an extensive geographical area including Strathdon, Alford and Huntly areas.

The Aberdeenshire community rehabilitation Physiotherapy team is an extremely dynamic and inclusive group to work within and offers a fantastic setting for you to develop your skills in a safe and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on our approachability, clinical excellence, supportive practice and work life balance. We maintain an active CPD program, regular support, supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

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

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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.

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