Senior Physiotherapist – Unscheduled care/HUB Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a fixed-term role to enhance unscheduled care services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and supporting staff. Candidates must have a Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration. This is a great opportunity for someone keen to develop in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the HCPC is essential.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD is required.
• PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment.
• Participate in rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Support and supervise Physiotherapy staff and students.

Skills

Enthusiastic about unscheduled care

Good communication skills

Interest in networking across sectors

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

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 5 days out of the 7 days.

We are seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Unscheduled Care/ front door team in the RAH. This role will support unscheduled care performance and improve hospital flow, working in the acute receiving wards in RAH and targeting boarded patients across the RAH site.

Key responsibilities are to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning, working closely with the wider MDT along with involvement in the oncall service. As a band 6, key responsibilities will be, the formal and informal support and supervision of rotational Physiotherapy staff, HCSW’s and students along with participation in personal and service development.

You will be supervised by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist along with daily support available from a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Associate Chief AHP. Band 6 peer supervision is also established within the site.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in Unscheduled care and front door specialities, interested in networking across sectors with good communication skills and an enthusiasm in developing both themselves and the service.

It is essential you have a Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy with current registration with the HCPC and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check.

This is a Fixed term post for 6 months.

For informal contact, please call Joanna Quinn, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, on telephone number 0141 314 6127 or email: [e-mail]

Please note that this post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- 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.

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.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.