Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - Older Peoples Services Clyde Sector

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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:

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for leadership, service development and delivering exceptional care for older people? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dynamic Physiotherapy Clinical Lead to join Older People's Services within Clyde Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership, shaping and developing physiotherapy services while supporting patients, carers and staff. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, improving clinical outcomes and developing future talent within the profession. As part of Scotland's largest health board, you'll join an organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and investing in its people to deliver the highest standards of care.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Five out of seven days a week
• Permanent, full-time

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the specialist physiotherapy service for Older People's Services across Clyde Sector while ensuring high standards of patient care
• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with highly complex clinical needs
• Deliver clinical and professional leadership to physiotherapy staff, support workers and students within the service
• Develop, implement and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives and service developments
• Support workforce planning, staff supervision, recruitment, performance management and professional development activities
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, research and service evaluation to promote evidence-based practice
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver coordinated and person-centred care

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist with a Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant post-graduate clinical experience with substantial senior-level expertise in rehabilitation, frailty or older people's services
• Evidence of leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and support multidisciplinary teams
• Post-registration development to Master's level or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Strong understanding of NHS policies, professional standards, clinical governance and evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation and implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills with a flexible and positive approach to leadership and service delivery

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:
Associate Chief AHP, Lynne Thomson, View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk , View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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.

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