Community Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation and Enablement Service B6

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

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an HCPC-registered Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Renfrewshire Rehabilitation and Enablement Service. The post holder will manage a complex caseload of adults with multiple pathologies, delivering assessment, treatment, intervention and specialist advice within community settings, including service users’ homes. The role involves working both independently and as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support high-quality rehabilitation and enablement services.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, part-time - 28.8 hours per week
• Shift pattern - Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Base location - Renfrew Health & Care Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex clinical caseload of adults with multiple conditions.
• Undertake assessment, treatment, intervention and rehabilitation planning.
• Provide expert physiotherapy advice across community settings.
• Promote independence and self-management for service users.
• Support the avoidance of hospital admissions and facilitate timely hospital discharges.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary assessments and case coordination.
• Participate in rapid response cover and wider service delivery.
• Supervise and support staff and students.
• Engage in health promotion activities, clinical audit and service improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

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

• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist is essential.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
• Knowledge of community-based practice is desirable.
• Understanding of the care needs of older people is desirable.
• Knowledge of neurological conditions is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

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

Fiona McNeney, Team Lead - ***email_hidden***

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