Home First Response Service Physiotherapist-Community Services

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Home First Response Service Physiotherapist to support frail patients in returning home. The role involves developing care plans, working with multidisciplinary teams, and providing community physiotherapy. Flexible hours and professional development support are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in community physiotherapy and working with frail populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop rehabilitation care plans and support early discharge.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care.

Skills

Community Physiotherapy

Quality Improvement

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Job description

Home First Response Service Physiotherapist-Community Services

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Location: Renfrewshire, Scotland

Type: 9-month fixed term/secondment, part-time options considered

Shift Pattern: Initially Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with potential extension to cover 8am-8pm, 7 days/week

About the Role

The Home First Response Service focuses on working collaboratively across acute and community teams to support frail patients in returning home or to a homely setting, including hospital-at-home services. The physiotherapist will develop rehabilitation care plans, support early discharge, and prevent hospital admissions, working autonomously within the Renfrewshire HSCP structure. The role involves assessment, care planning, and working proactively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in community physiotherapy and working with frail populations
• Interest in Quality Improvement and Service Development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Additional Information

Flexible working hours, with initial hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with future extension expected. Support for professional development and supervision is provided. The service aims to develop community skills and innovative care delivery.

Contact

Informal enquiries: Alison Togher, Team Lead HFRS, 07816182814, [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. The organisation is a Forces Friendly Employer supporting military skills recognition. Applicants must submit authentic responses to application questions; AI assistance is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.