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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.
Rotational Specialist (Band 6) Paediatric Physiotherapist
18.5 hours/week
Permanent Contract
NHS Grampian Paediatric Physiotherapist (rotational) Combined Child Health
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience of working with children. We are currently looking to recruit to our combined child heath physiotherapy team. The post involves rotating between various in-patient and out-patient settings throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) and the Child Development Teams. Initially, the post-holder will be based within the MSK team at The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Previous experience in working with children and young people is essential. The successful candidate will be involved in the assessment and treatment of children of all ages with a wide variety of conditions including MSK, neurological, neuromuscular, rheumatology, orthopaedic, post-surgical, developmental, complex needs and respiratory. Support will be given by a team of experienced band 7 staff through close team working, formal and informal supervision in the context of a multi-disciplinary approach.
As RACH is a teaching hospital and has a wide range of specialist services, some covering the whole of the North of Scotland, we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the respiratory on call rota with occasional weekend working.
If you would like any further information please call Alison Bain, Physiotherapy Team Lead on 01224 551583 or e-mail Alison.bain2@nhs.scot
Please note this post may close early if a large volume of applications are received.
Interviews are planned for 17 September 2025.
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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.
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