Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join a dedicated Acute team. This full-time role involves managing a varied caseload, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning. You will play a crucial role in supporting additional beds over winter while supervising staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Join a large healthcare system that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential education to Diploma/Degree level in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Registration with HCPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload involving patient assessment and discharge planning.
• Supervise rotational staff and support workers on a daily basis.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Discharge Planning

Staff Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of 5 over 7.

This is a fixed-term post until the end of March 2025.

It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in either Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy while being registered with HCPC.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the Acute team on a full-time temporary basis, to support additional beds over winter. You should have significant post-graduate experience with relevant previous clinical experience. This post involves a complex and varied caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning. You will be clinically responsible for rotational staff and support worker staff, managing staff on a daily basis. This post may require the post holder to participate in seven day working/extended hours working.

For more information, please contact: Laura Wilson, Associate Chief AHP, 0141 452 3712, [e-mail]

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.