Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist x 2
Location: Aberdeen City H&SCP
Department: Physiotherapy
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Hours Per Week: 36
Employment type: Permanent
Job closing date: 17/11/2026

Job Advert
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.

NHS Grampian has close links with its local HEI, RGU, and there are often opportunities for staff to be involved within the field of research alongside their clinical role.

Applicants must have current HCPC registration, or be a student in the process of obtaining within the next 3 months.

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. Assistance with relocation may be available.

Car availability for work purposes and a valid UK clean driving licence are 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.

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 26th & Friday 27th November 2026.

For further information please contact Deborah Byars, Lead Physiotherapist Aberdeen City H&SCP deborah.byars@nhs.scot.

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. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

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 disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all.