Senior AHP Lead – Older People’s Rehab

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to take on the AHP Team Lead role for Older People’s Services and the Acute Rehabilitation Team within South Glasgow. The post combines clinical practice with leadership and operational management responsibilities across multiple services and sites.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may sponsor skilled workers; visa sponsorship decisions follow eligibility and interview outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma or Degree level in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Significant post‑registration clinical experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Interest in developing managerial skills and responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation and older people’s services.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice and leadership within a complex healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams within Older People’s Services.
• Lead and manage the Acute Rehabilitation Team at QEUH.
• Oversee services across acute and rehabilitation wards and outpatient clinics.
• Maintain a clinical role, including management of a designated caseload.
• Act as a clinical expert within your professional discipline.
• Support service development and operational delivery.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Chief AHP.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary AHP teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in OT or PT

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to take on the AHP Team Lead role for Older People’s Services and the Acute Rehabilitation Team within South Glasgow. The post combines clinical practice with leadership and operational management responsibilities across multiple services and sites.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde may sponsor skilled workers; visa sponsorship decisions follow eligibility and interview outcomes.