Job details
- Job reference: 260652
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 30/10/2026
- Job Type: Allied Health Professions
- Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Employment type: Various Contract Options
- Hours Per Week: 18
- Job posted date: 16/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Acute Physiotherapy
Specialist Physiotherapist
Hours: 18 hours
Location: Home Oxygen/OP respiratory Physio, ARI, Aberdeen
Permanent/temporary positions available
Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to work within the Home Oxygen team at ARI.
Applicants will have a degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. They should have recent NHS clinical experience to include some work within respiratory care and an interest in the management of chronic disease. Experience of team working would be beneficial.
This post holder will primarily work within the Home Oxygen Team, assessing individuals need for home oxygen and supporting patients who already have it in place and require review. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills supporting the Home Oxygen Service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain experience with other respiratory out-patients including Bronchiectasis and Breathing Pattern Disorders. The post will include a combination of inpatient, outpatient, domiciliary and virtual (nearme) caseloads.
Due to the nature of the post a car driver is essential.
This post will contribute to out of hours working.
The Physiotherapy Department in the Acute Sector provides a supportive working environment with structured supervision, appraisal and in service training in place.
Flexible working hours may be considered to suit the successful candidate.
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Interviews are planned to be on 11/11/26.
Please note the application period may be closed early if there are sufficient suitable candidates.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
Informal enquiries to Margaret MacLeod (Margaret.macleod3@nhs.scot) or Derek Nicol (derek.nicol@nhs.scot) on 01224 559569.
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