Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6 Rotational)

NHS Scotland is offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinician to join the Moray Physiotherapy team. This permanent, full-time Band 6 role is designed for a physiotherapist who values clinical variety and professional growth. Based in the scenic Moray area, you will rotate annually through three distinct clinical environments, allowing you to maintain a broad skillset while taking on the increased clinical and supervisory responsibilities expected at a specialist level.

Core Requirements and Skills

Professional Registration: Must be a HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.
Experience: Significant post-registration experience, demonstrating the ability to manage complex clinical cases independently.
Adaptability: Willingness and ability to rotate every 12 months through different specialties.
Leadership: Ability to supervise junior staff and students, contributing to the wider team’s in-service training.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for working across community, acute hospital, and clinic settings.
Mobility: Ability to travel across the Moray locality for community rotations (own transport is usually required for home visits).

Key Rotations

The post offers a unique 12-month rotation cycle through the following areas:

In-Patients (Dr Gray’s Hospital): Providing acute physiotherapy interventions within the hospital setting in Elgin, focusing on respiratory care, orthopaedics, and medical rehabilitation.
MSK (Musculoskeletal): Delivering assessment and treatment for various bone, joint, and muscle conditions at several locations across Moray.
Community: Treating patients in their own homes or community hospitals, focusing on frailty, falls prevention, and neurological rehabilitation.
Paediatrics (Optional): There may be the opportunity to gain specialized experience in children’s services.

Why Choose Moray?

Moray offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living. It is a “friendly” locality where you are not just a number, but a valued member of a close-knit healthcare community.

Outdoor Lifestyle: Ideal for enthusiasts of hillwalking, climbing, skiing, and watersports.
Professional Growth: Strong emphasis on staff development through structured in-service training.
Balanced Workload: 37 hours per week, reducing to 36 hours on April 1st, 2026, with no reduction in pay.
Inclusion: Work for a Disability Confident employer committed to workforce equality and diversity.

Vital Information

Location: Moray Physiotherapy Services (Base: Elgin/Dr Gray’s Hospital).
Salary: Band 6 (Agenda for Change).
Contact: For informal enquiries, reach out to Alan Bulcraig at alan.bulcraig@nhs.scot.
Weekend Work: Potential for weekend working in the future (service currently paused).

To apply for Company Website apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.