Physiotherapist Specialist - Physiotherapy - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Band 6 physiotherapist for a full-time permanent position at Gartnavel General Hospital. The role involves patient assessment, complex diagnosis, and treatment planning, alongside staff management and service development. Candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy and be HCPC registered, with substantial experience in Older People’s Rehabilitation. The position requires participation in an emergency on-call rota and working across seven days.

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma/Degree level in physiotherapy.
• Significant post graduate experience in physiotherapy.
• Previous clinical experience in Older People’s Rehabilitation/GORU.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Be clinically responsible for staff and students.
• Lead in service development and management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

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.

The shift pattern for this post is - Monday - Sunday.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the team in Gartnavel General Hospital on a full time permanent basis.

It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in physiotherapy while being registered with HCPC. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience in Older People’s Rehabilitation/GORU. This post involves a complex and varied caseload incorporating 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.

Informal contact:

Claire McFadyen, AHP Team Lead, 0141 211 3024, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

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