Senior Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapist – Complex Care

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Development opportunities

27 days annual leave

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the North West Rehabilitation Service. The role focuses on adults with complex needs, delivering assessments, treatment and rehabilitation in community settings, while supporting discharge planning and MDT teamwork.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, contribute to service development and maintain high clinical standards, with visa sponsorship possibilities and a 35-hour week at Maryhill Health Centre.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a professional portfolio.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and community physiotherapy practice.
• Experience of managing patients with complex physical, neurological and multi-pathology conditions.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team working.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation approaches for older adults.
• Experience of case management and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and promoting functional independence.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and support staff and students.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement processes.
• Experience of delivering education, training and health promotion activities.
• Competent in maintaining clinical records and using computerised patient information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant HCPC standards, professional guidelines and local policies.
• Full UK driving licence (Essential)
• Desirable: Experience of community rehabilitation services, older people's services and neurological rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver specialist physiotherapy interventions for adults with complex conditions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans with autonomous practice and MDT collaboration.
• Lead interdisciplinary goal setting and discharge planning to maximise independence.
• Coordinate with health, social care and third-sector partners for seamless care.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support day-to-day delivery of the physiotherapy service and supervise staff and students.
• Participate in recruitment, induction and education across the team.

Skills

HCPC registered

Physiotherapist degree

CPD/portfolio

Community physiotherapy

Discharge planning

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the North West Rehabilitation Service. The role focuses on adults with complex needs, delivering assessments, treatment and rehabilitation in community settings, while supporting discharge planning and MDT teamwork.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, contribute to service development and maintain high clinical standards, with visa sponsorship possibilities and a 35-hour week at Maryhill Health Centre.