RM196086 - Physiotherapist - CAARS / Rosewell House

Specialist Physiotherapist

37 hours per week Location : Intermediate Care and Community. Aberdeen HSCP

Band 6 (£39,912- £48,635 per annum), Permanent

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in intermediate care and community services in Grampian. The post holder will be expected to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment across a variety of locations in Aberdeen, working in areas of intermediate care and community in the city. The post holder will have opportunities to rotate through the team, working in areas including community, falls, pulmonary rehabilitation, a supported discharge service for stroke patients and inpatient rehab in a few different locations in the city. The post holder will support service development projects, such as those currently supporting Discharge without Delay. The post holder will supervise junior staff including support workers and students and be expected to work well in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills across a variety of complex conditions in a variety of clinical settings.

NHS Grampian physiotherapy teams cover the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including Coastal Moray and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary houses all clinical specialties with the exception of organ transplant and paediatric ICU. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000 with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Car owner or access to a car for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is required for this post. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

Regular support and supervision and opportunities to enhance skills will be provided in line with TURAS.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

For questions and a possible visit prior to interviews please contact : Mhairi Stephen, Operational Lead Physiotherapist for Community & IC (01224) 558399 ext 58399

Proposed Interview Date : 8th May 2025

Please be aware this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

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