Inpatient and Community Team Lead Physiotherapist

Job details

• Job reference: 256216
• Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
• Job closing date: 03/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Western Isles Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 20/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
• Department: Physiotherapy

Inpatient and Community Team Lead Physiotherapist

Band 7 £52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

36 hours per week

Permanent post

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and experienced Physiotherapist to become part of our small, friendly Physiotherapy team based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway.

To be successful in this post you must be well organised and self motivated, with a flexible approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering the Physiotherapy Service for In-patients, Western Isles Hospital and Community patients in Lewis and Harris. The team includes Band 5 and Band 6 Physiotherapists, and Clinical Support Workers.

This is a challenging but rewarding role. We aim to improve the experience of patients both within the local hospital and in the Community, Shifting the Balance of Care from hospital to community settings by maintaining patients in their own home for as long as possible.

You should demonstrate the ability to work with other health care professionals, to support education within the team and related services, and a commitment to delivering inclusive, equitable care that respects individual needs and preferences.

This post does not currently require weekend or on call working.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Allison Martin, Physiotherapy Manager on 01851 708258 or at allison.martin@nhs.scot.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

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CLOSING DATE: 03/09/2026

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