Community Rehab Physiotherapist — Rapid Assessment

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to Work

Study bursaries

Development opportunities

Holiday pay

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for the Rapid Assessment Link service in East Dunbartonshire. Permanent, full-time, 36 hours/week; base at Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre.

Work across community and hospital interfaces to prevent admissions and support timely discharge. Role requires HCPC registration, Physiotherapy degree and driving licence; extensive post-graduate experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Post-graduate Physiotherapy experience is desirable.
• Experience in community and acute care settings is desirable and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist multidisciplinary assessments for adults with complex needs.
• Provide Physiotherapy assessment, treatment, review and rehabilitation interventions.
• Coordinate client care and support planned discharge pathways.
• Work at the interface of acute and primary care to facilitate early discharge and prevent avoidable admissions.
• Respond to direct referrals received by the Rapid Assessment Link service.
• Support the delivery of care within the Hospital at Home Team.
• Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate Physiotherapy services as part of the wider Rehabilitation Service.
• Liaise with acute hospital and Hospital at Home teams to ensure seamless patient care and discharge.

Skills

Autonomous working

Discharge planning

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Case management

Community care

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for the Rapid Assessment Link service in East Dunbartonshire. Permanent, full-time, 36 hours/week; base at Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre.

Work across community and hospital interfaces to prevent admissions and support timely discharge. Role requires HCPC registration, Physiotherapy degree and driving licence; extensive post-graduate experience preferred.