Specialist Physiotherapist

Overview

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7 Full Time Permanent Post
(Part time hours will be considered)

Are you passionate about enabling people to live well at home for as long as possible?

We are delighted to offer a new Physiotherapist post within our expanding and innovative Frailty at Home Service in Dundee. This role has been created alongside a new Occupational Therapist role, strengthening our multidisciplinary team and supporting our ambition to deliver high quality, proactive care to older adults living with frailty in the community.

Frailty at Home is a forward thinking service that works to identify deterioration early, support rehabilitation at home, and provide alternatives to hospital admission. Our approach is proactive, person-centred, and focused on enabling independence and wellbeing.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for adults living with frailty
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Care, and other partners
• Participate in early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and holistic support at home
• Contribute to smoother transitions of care, including supported discharge and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions

Role

Because this is a newly created post, you will have an active role in influencing how the physiotherapy contribution to the service evolves. You will:

• Identify and explore opportunities for service development and innovation
• Help shape pathways, processes, and models of care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within an evolving and ambitious team
• Bring ideas, energy, and professional curiosity to help us continually enhance what we do

• A supportive, collaborative environment within a growing multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, professional development, and service leadership
• Space to develop ideas and influence the evolution of a developing community frailty model
• A role where your skills can make a meaningful difference every day

If you are motivated by proactive, person-centred community care and excited by the opportunity to shape a developing service, we would love to hear from you.

Allison Fannin, Integrated Manager, Dundee Frailty at Home:

Andrew Suttie, Head Of Occupational Therapy And Physiotherapy

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