Specialist Occupational Therapist – Older Peoples Service

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

Job summary

A Scottish healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Frailty Service in Glasgow. The right candidate will lead AHP input in acute settings, focusing on early assessment and discharge planning for frail patients. This role requires a strong commitment to patient-centred care, excellent communication skills, and a diploma in Physiotherapy with HCPC registration. On-call commitment is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise rotational Physiotherapy staff and students.
• Facilitate AHP input in acute receiving area.
• Focus on early assessment and discharge planning for frail patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Audit and quality improvement interest

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.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our expanding Frailty Service in the North Sector.

This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of integrated care for older adults living with frailty. The Frailty Service in the North Sector is a dynamic and evolving model of care designed to meet the complex needs of older adults living with frailty. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the service integrates early identification using the HIS Frailty Assessment Tool, rapid access to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), and coordinated multidisciplinary input. The service has proudly demonstrated measurable improvements in patient outcomes, reduced length of stay and enhanced discharge planning. The team works closely with health and social care partners to deliver person-centred care, and is committed to continuous improvement, education, and innovation in frailty management.

We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Healthcare support workers to deliver patient centred care.

This role will be leading the way in facilitating AHP input within acute receiving area 7 days a week. There will be a focus on frail patients with co-morbidities to ensure early assessment, treatment and discharge planning. Input and assessment will support hospital flow and timely discharges. Working with an MDT approach to ensure the best care possible is provided to each patient.

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 have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from our experienced specialist AHP teams within the north sector.

• We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced acute receiving environment, who is a team player with good communication skills. Experience and interest in audit and quality improvement would be desirable as continuous improvement and change is the expectation within the team.

• 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.

There will be an on-call commitment to this position.

Informal contact: Yvonne Mooney ([e-mail])

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.

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