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. Angus Physiotherapy Service Specialist Physiotherapist, Band 6 Maternity Cover Fixed Term/Secondment for 1 year from 19 th January 2026 Community Rehabilitation Team Arbroath infirmary 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with relevant post graduate experience to join the Angus Physiotherapy Service. You will be based within the Community Rehabilitation Team in Angus which sits within the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership. Our Vision Statement “Working together, developing communities that actively care, promoting wellbeing and creating the best possible health and social care across Angus” The post holder will work within the community rehabilitation team. As part of the team you will provide high quality evidence based assessment and rehabilitation for inpatients on the MFE wards at Arbroath infirmary. You will contribute to discharge planning and provide a key role in the transition of care from hospital to home. You will have responsibility for thre training and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students The post holder will also carry a caseload of community patients across the south of Angus. The caseload is varied including musculo-skeletal, neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory problems. There will be active involvement in the Angus Parkinson clinic as well as the delivery of the better balance programme. The team enjoy a close working relationship with other members of the MDT and are actively involved in Enhanced Community Support (ECS) meetings across the locality. The ability to travel across the locality is essential. Within Tayside we actively support the NMAHP Development Framework both locally and within the AHP Directorate working closely with our AHP colleagues. Informal enquiries to:, Diane Redford, Clinical Lead for Community Rehabilitation, Angus email: Diane.redford@nhs.scot or Sarah Reid, Team Lead Physiotherapist email. Sarah.reid5@mhs.scot Telephone 01241 822591 or ext 21291 Hours of work are: 37 Hours per week. Part Time Hours will be considered. Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside