Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Job details

• Job reference: 243476
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 14/06/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Fraserburgh Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 02/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: Physiotherapy

We are seeking a highly skilled B7 physiotherapist to join the existing MSK Physiotherapy team within the outpatient service in North Aberdeenshire. This post will be based in Fraserburgh, predominantly within the GP First Contact Physiotherapy service, but will include an MSK caseload within the outpatient physiotherapy department in Fraserburgh Hospital. The post would be static based in Fraserburgh, however the post holder would have to demonstrate flexibility in being able to support other MSK physiotherapy bases in Aberdeenshire as service need required.

You will be supported by a team of B7 peers and B8a advanced practice physiotherapists. The Aberdeenshire MSK Physio team is a dynamic, close-knit and inclusive group, who work closely to provide high quality MSK services across Aberdeenshire. As part of NHS Grampian, we work closely with our colleagues within the region to ensure that strategies are developed over a wider geographical area

The FCP/ MSK physiotherapy service has an active in-service training programme with regular supervision sessions to enable you to develop your skills in a safe and supportive environment, and will include opportunities to supervise both rotational staff and students. We have a robust system for documentation audit, supervision, mentoring and peer review within all sites.

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, the post holder will work closely with GP practice teams and will be responsible for, and manage, their own caseload which may include the request and analysis of diagnostic tests/ imaging and require discussion with or onward referral to secondary care. As such there is a requirement for the post holders to be able to demonstrate advanced post-graduate training and be willing to undertake additional training as required. This may include injection therapy and non-medical prescribing.

What You'll Bring

• Registered Physiotherapist with valid HCPC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
• Post graduate expertise within the MSK speciality that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead your practice as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist safety, effectively and efficiently. We would expect at least 2-3 years of working at B6 level within an MSK setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MSK clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.
• Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

If you would like to find out more about the job, are interested in applying, or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact

Lisa Casey Team Lead Physiotherapist Fraserburgh lisa.casey5@nhs.scot

Adele Main Team Lead Physiotherapist Banff and Buchan adele.main@nhs.scot

Roisin Barr Lead Physiotherapist Aberdeenshire roisin.barr@nhs.scot

In person interviews will be taking place on 23rd June 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.

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