Inpatient and Community Team Lead Physiotherapist
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to lead, develop, and deliver the Physiotherapy Service for In-patients at Western Isles Hospital and Community patients in Lewis and Harris. This challenging role involves managing a team of Physiotherapists and Clinical Support Workers. The aim is to improve patient experience and shift the balance of care from hospital to community settings, maintaining patients in their homes for as long as possible. The successful candidate will collaborate with other healthcare professionals and support team education.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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
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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.
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 patie
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