Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Major Trauma Service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Join a dedicated team in delivering innovative trauma care, where you will provide expert physiotherapy services and lead service development initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring comprehensive care for patients recovering from trauma, and your leadership will help shape the future of rehabilitation services. If you are a motivated physiotherapist with a passion for patient care and service improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and significant postgraduate experience required.
• Previous clinical experience in treating Major Trauma patients essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and management of Major Trauma patients.
• Lead service development and implement changes in the rehabilitation model.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Service development

Education

BSc/Diploma 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B6 Physiotherapy post in the Major Trauma Service in the QEUH. The Scottish Trauma Centre Network provides all aspects of trauma care, from the point of injury to rehabilitation, in the region. At the heart of the regional network is the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join the AHP Major Trauma Team in the South Sector of Glasgow. This post is essential to the delivery of the major trauma centre and is integral to the development of the rehabilitation model to ensure it continues to be innovative in its delivery. You will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive Major Trauma service. The post holder will provide expert direct clinical care, which encompasses physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management of patients as part of the inpatient service. You will clinically be responsible for rotational physiotherapists and support workers. You will lead in service development and implement service change. It is essential that you are educated to a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy while being registered with HCPC. You should have significant postgraduate experience with previous clinical experience in the treatment of Major Trauma patients. You should have excellent communication and leadership skills. There is an expectation that this post will cover a 5 over 7 working pattern.

Informal Contact: Gillian Davie, AHP Team Lead MT on 0141 451 6287 or [e-mail]

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