Home First Response Service Physiotherapist-Community Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an innovative physiotherapist to join a new initiative aimed at enhancing community support and improving patient outcomes. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with acute and community teams, focusing on quality improvement and service development. You will play a vital role in supporting individuals to remain in their homes through effective interventions. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in community interventions and acute care.
• Strong focus on patient outcomes and discharge processes.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with acute and community teams.
• Support individuals to remain at home or in a homely setting.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Quality Improvement

Service Development

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details

This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

About the Role

The Home First Response Service is a new initiative aimed at working differently and collaboratively with acute and community teams to identify frailty and support individuals to remain at home or in a homely setting. We are seeking an innovative and experienced physiotherapist to join our team at the RAH. This community inreach post is supported by professional supervision within the Renfrewshire HSCP management structure.

The team focuses on the hospital's front door, working alongside colleagues in ED, assessment units, and frailty services to improve outcomes through community interventions that enable quick discharge home. Applicants with an interest in Quality Improvement and Service Development are encouraged to apply. The role involves autonomous working within a supportive team environment.

Contact Information

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Inclusion and Equality

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote a culture of inclusion and pride ourselves on a diverse workforce.

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