Specialist Physiotherapist Older People’s Service - AHP

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Older Peoples Services team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, leading service improvements, and providing supervision and support. The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend services on a rota basis. An exciting opportunity for those passionate about elderly care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physiotherapist working with older populations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage students.
• Willingness to participate in weekend service and maintain on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of frail patients.
• Lead service improvements and provide supervision.
• Support staff, students, and HCSWs.

Skills

Managing complex caseload of frail patients

Leading service improvements

Supervision and support

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Vacancy: Band 6 Physiotherapist in Older Peoples Services at RAH

Details:

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 5/7
• Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our team. Responsibilities include managing a complex caseload of frail patients, leading service improvements, providing formal supervision, and supporting rotational staff, students, and HCSWs. You will receive regular supervision and support from the OPS MDT.

You will participate in the weekend service on a rota basis and maintain on-call responsibilities.

For informal contact, please reach out to Emma Kelly at 0141 314 7433 or [e-mail].

Further details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

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