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.
Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality where you will find world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife. Within the South Sector, the AHP teams work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Acute Rehabilitation team on a full‑time permanent basis.
This post is based within the QEUH and aims to provide early, targeted rehabilitation to patients with identified complex rehab needs from as early as possible in their inpatient stay.
It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in Physiotherapy while being registered with HCPC. You should have significant post‑graduate experience with previous clinical experience in Acute Rehabilitation. This post involves a complex and varied caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning.
You will be clinically responsible for rotational staff, support worker staff and students, inducting, training and managing staff on a daily basis. You will lead in service development and service change within the team. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your 4 pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research.
You will be required to participate in the physiotherapy emergency on call and weekend rota.
This post will require the post holder to work weekends. Part time hours would be considered for this post if including weekends.
The role
- To work as an autonomous practitioner in managing a specialist clinical caseload and as an effective and efficient partner in the multi‑disciplinary team
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service and have an active involvement in audit/ Quality improvement within the unit/ Physiotherapy service
- Has a key role in the education and development of Physiotherapy and other staff, including supervision of junior staff
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Acute Rehabilitation team on a full time permanent basis
- This post is based within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and aims to provide early, targeted rehabilitation to patients with identified complex rehab needs from as early as possible in their inpatient stay
- The shift pattern for this post is five out of seven days including weekend working
Key responsibilities
- Is professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including direct and indirect patient care, within scope of practice, as per HCPC guidelines
- Assesses capacity, gains valid consent, and has the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent
- Uses available evidence‑base and acts independently to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, treat, and progress patient care to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential, including decision‑making regarding discharge from care
- Manages own identified complex caseload of patients effectively and efficiently
- Works as a key member of a multi‑professional team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
- Maintains documentation, records, and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards, including computerised systems where applicable, in accordance with Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Service standards
- Attends and reports in clinical review meetings, ward rounds, and case conferences as appropriate
- Provides specialist advice when required on the management of patients
- In liaison with the AHP Team Lead, develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate clinical guidelines within the clinical area (e.g., SIGN)
- Links with specialist internal and external working groups and specialist interest groups
- Holds responsibility for certain aspects of service management, as delegated by the AHP Team Lead and/or Clinical Specialist, including deputising and supporting daily operational management as required
- Delegates appropriate caseload and tasks, supervising rotational therapists and Support Workers to maximise efficiency and ensure high‑quality patient care
- Acts as a clinical supervisor, monitoring and developing clinical performance of identified staff and, with support and guidance, managing performance issues
- Participates in the recruitment and selection of Physiotherapy staff and Support Workers within the service
- More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential
- BSc / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Occupational Health Clearance
- PVG Membership
- Significant post‑graduate experience, with previous experience in a relevant clinical area
- Computer literate, including use of e‑mail, Microsoft Office, and relevant clinical programmes
- Evidence of experience in clinical effectiveness (audit, systematic reviews, research proposals)
- Supervisory skill in developing and supporting staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to speciality
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of further educational qualifications
- Experience of participation in change / service redesign
- Experience of practice education / completion of relevant practice education training
- Decision‑making skills
- Leadership qualities
- Teaching and presentation skills
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:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- 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: Claire Mckenzie, AHP Team Lead, , ; Allan Dodds, AHP Team Lead, ,
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