Specialist Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking two experienced Physiotherapists to join their team within the Older People’s Service. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation for older adults predominantly over 75, with a focus on complex needs. Candidates must possess a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and specialist skills in geriatric care. This position supports a diverse workforce and fosters an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Must hold or gain a practice education qualification.
• Up to date mandatory and statutory training record (e.g., Fire, Moving and Handling).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and complex discharge planning for older adults.
• Work across acute assessment wards, rehabilitation wards, ARC, and frailty units.
• Contribute to service evaluation and development under clinical governance.

Skills

Specialist skills in Physiotherapy

Experience with multi-agency teams

Assessment and rehab for older adults

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

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 post is 5 days over 7. The team provide a seven day service as required to the frailty unit and acute assessment wards at GRI. There is a respiratory on call commitment with this post.

We are seeking two experienced Physiotherapists to join our dynamic team within Older People’s Service, North Sector. One post will be predominately based within our acute assessment wards at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and the other post will be predominately based at Lightburn Hospital. Our Team covers the acute assessment wards at GRI and the rehab wards and ARC at Lightburn and Stobhill Hospitals. We also support the frailty unit at GRI. The role will involve assessment, treatment planning, rehab and complex discharge planning of older people predominately over the age of 75 who present with multiple pathologies including Frailty, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease and falls. Please see the job profile for further details.

Older peoples Service in the North Sector has been selected to participate in the Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) Focus on Frailty Programme 25/26 to improve services for older adults living with Frailty. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to this.

The post holder will also contribute to the evaluation and development of the physiotherapy service within their designated area with reference to clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and national policies and drivers. This will require the post holder to lead/support on departmental and team projects. Our team ethos is to support advancing practice for all staff and at present multiple staff have secured funding to complete advanced practice modules through the AHP education fund.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning for older adults (predominantly over 75) with multiple pathologies. Work across acute assessment wards, rehabilitation wards, ARC, and frailty units as part of the Older People’s Service in the North Sector. Contribute to service evaluation and development, and support department and team projects under clinical governance and national policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the HCPC
• Must hold or gain a practice education qualification.
• Up to date mandatory and statutory training record (e.g., Fire, Moving and Handling).
• Proven specialist skills and knowledge in Physiotherapy in Older People’s Service gained through a range of short specialist courses and experience in multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams.

Specialist Interest

Specialist interest in older adult assessment and rehab.

Contact

Informal contact: Sarah Wilson – [e-mail]

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

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