Physiotherapist - Rotational

NHS Golden Jubilee; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join their team at the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre. This permanent role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on enhancing recovery for patients following cardiothoracic and orthopaedic surgeries. The position offers opportunities for professional development and experiences in a national heart transplant service, contributing to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiothoracic and orthopaedic physiotherapy is preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy and unpredictable environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote enhanced recovery after cardiothoracic and elective orthopaedic surgery.
• Join a multidisciplinary team at the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Job description

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is the West of Scotland Heart & Lung Centre and provides elective orthopaedic surgeries to patients throughout Scotland to assist in the reduction of waiting times.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the team on a permanent basis. The post offers an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting enhanced recovery after cardiothoracic surgery and elective orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will also gain experience in our national heart transplant service, which is the only heart transplant unit in Scotland.

NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to supporting development of staff.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be driven and able to work effectively in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment. There will be a commitment to seven day working and on-call.

For Further information please contact Clare Burke, Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy team lead, [e-mail], or Debbie Renfrew, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team lead, [e-mail], 0141 951 5121

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee 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.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.