Specialist Community Physiotherapist - Community Hospital Discharge Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Community Physiotherapist to deliver specialized physiotherapy services. You will be responsible for advanced assessments, developing treatment plans, and working within a multi-disciplinary team aimed at minimizing hospital admissions. The role requires a degree in Physiotherapy and the ability to work autonomously while supervising junior staff and students. This is an excellent opportunity to support diverse adult care groups within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing physiotherapy services to adults.
• Ability to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Competence in working autonomously and providing direction to others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialized physiotherapy service to patients within the community.
• Participate in Anticipatory Care Planning to minimize hospital admissions.
• Supervise less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills

Clinical skills in physiotherapy

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Supervisory skills

Education

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 8:30 - 16:30

This post is part of the Community Hospital Discharge Team within West Dunbartonshire HSCP providing community rehabilitation and/or Advanced Care Planning. It offers the opportunity to work as a community physiotherapist with all adult care groups and to provide direct clinical skills which encompasses highly complex musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory, neurological and other multi‑pathology conditions.

Responsible for delivering a specialised physiotherapy service to patients/clients living within West Dumbarton Health and Community Care Service catchment area.

To perform advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan and deliver as an autonomous practitioner. Participate in Anticipatory Care Planning as required with the aim to minimise avoidable hospital admissions and maximise individual’s ability to remain safely at home.

A member of a multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) which provides highly specialised assessment, rehabilitation and care to patients within the community with the aim to minimise avoidable hospital admissions and maximise individuals’ ability to return/remain safely at home.

Provide physiotherapy advice and direction to other members of the MDT.

Supervise less experienced Physiotherapists as well as Support Workers and students on clinical placement.

Informal contact: Jody Kerr, Physio team Lead, [e-mail]

OR

Marion Filsie, OT Team Lead, [e-mail]

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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