Physiotherapist Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 physiotherapist for the Critical Care and Surgical team. This full-time permanent role requires a Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy and prior experience in critical care or surgical settings. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, managing a diverse caseload, and staff leadership. The position involves weekend work and participation in on-call services, with a commitment to developing through CPD and team service improvements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Work-life balance initiatives

Supportive workplace for Armed Forces members

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience in Critical Care and/or Surgical wards.
• Ability to lead and manage staff and students.
• Active participation in CPD, audit, and research.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including patient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Clinically responsible for rotational staff and support workers.
• Lead service development and changes within the team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Team leadership

Education

Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

NHSGGC 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 regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Five out of seven days including weekend working.

Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality with world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife.

Within GGH the AHP teams work together to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Critical Care and Surgical team on a full time permanent basis.

Role requirements

Education and registration: It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in physiotherapy and are registered with HCPC.

Experience: You should have significant post-graduate experience with previous clinical experience in Critical Care and/or Surgical wards.

Responsibilities

This post involves a complex and varied caseload including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning. You will be clinically responsible for rotational staff, support worker staff and students, inducting, training and managing staff on a daily basis. You will lead in service development and service change within the team. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your 4 pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research.

You will be required to participate in the physiotherapy emergency on call and weekend rota.

This post requires the post holder to participate in seven day working/extended hours working.

Informal contact

AHP team lead, Lynsey Thomson, [e-mail], 0141 452 2937.

Recruitment and process

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates. (Note: remove external links in final posting.)

Terms and conditions

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Equality and inclusion

NHSGGC-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.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Work life balance and flexible working

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies are available on the HR connect site.

Application integrity

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.

Support

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