NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 physiotherapist to work within the North West Rehabilitation Service. The post holder will have an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing assessment, treatment, and intervention to older people and disabled adults with multiple pathologies. The aims of the service include, promotion of independence, self-management, admission avoidance and supporting hospital discharge. These duties are fulfilled in service users own homes and communities enhancing ability to maximise independence and deliver person centred care. The post holder will autonomously manage a clinical caseload within the service, applying specialist knowledge and skills relating to their physiotherapy professional role as well as working as an effective and efficient partner in the interdisciplinary team. Other duties will involve the supervision of support workers and students as well as being an integral part of service development and quality improvement.
You will be a chartered physiotherapist and HCPC registered. Experience of being part of an inter-disciplinary team and working in the community is desirable however not essential, along with some experience in neurology, older peoples care, or rehabilitation.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.
This role is based at Community Centre For Health, 547 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow.
The shift pattern is 0830 1615 Monday Thursday, 0830 1600 Friday.
Key responsibilities:
Please see attached Job Description below.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree or diploma leading to Physiotherapy HPC registration
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Current HCPC registration
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Evidence of a range of learning e.g. in-service training, put into practice
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Working knowledge of basic IT e.g. word processing, use of internet, data base management
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The post-holder would be expected to be fully familiar with local policies and procedures within 6 months of taking up post through a period of planned induction and supervision.
- A current full driving licence is required.
- Annual updates :-
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Moving & Handling
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Fire Safety
Health and Safety modules
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Laura Mitchell, Team Lead, 0141 201 7205, [email protected]
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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