AHP Team Lead – Older Peoples Services and Acute Rehabilitation Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to take on the AHP Team Lead role for Older People’s Services and the Acute Rehabilitation Team within South Glasgow. The post combines clinical practice with leadership and operational management responsibilities across multiple services and sites.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may sponsor skilled workers; visa sponsorship decisions follow eligibility and interview outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma or Degree level in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Significant post‑registration clinical experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Interest in developing managerial skills and responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation and older people’s services.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice and leadership within a complex healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams within Older People’s Services.
• Lead and manage the Acute Rehabilitation Team at QEUH.
• Oversee services across acute and rehabilitation wards and outpatient clinics.
• Maintain a clinical role, including management of a designated caseload.
• Act as a clinical expert within your professional discipline.
• Support service development and operational delivery.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Chief AHP.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary AHP teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in OT or PT

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are looking for a highly experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to take on the AHP Team Lead role for Older People’s Services and the Acute Rehabilitation Team within South Glasgow. The post combines clinical practice with leadership and operational management responsibilities across multiple services and sites.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 5 over 7 days a week
• Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams within Older People’s Services.
• Lead and manage the Acute Rehabilitation Team at QEUH.
• Oversee services across acute and rehabilitation wards and outpatient clinics.
• Maintain a clinical role, including management of a designated caseload.
• Act as a clinical expert within your professional discipline.
• Support service development and operational delivery.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Chief AHP.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary AHP teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to Diploma or Degree level in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Significant post‑registration clinical experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Interest in developing managerial skills and responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation and older people’s services.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice and leadership within a complex healthcare setting.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Laura Wilson, Chief AHP - [e-mail] - 0141 452 3712

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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