MSK-Physiotherapy Team Lead

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 dynamic and highly skilled MSK Physiotherapist to work as a Team Lead across both hospital and community-based sites as part of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde MSK Physiotherapy Service.

Providing leadership within the South Quadrant of the MSK Physiotherapy Service, with cross-cover of the Clyde Quadrant as required. The role requires an individual with excellent leadership and MSK clinical skills who can lead and support a team of staff, working flexibly alongside other Team Leads and the Quadrant Manager to support and develop the MSK Physiotherapy Service as a whole.

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:

• You will be based within the South Quadrant of the NHS GGC MSK Physiotherapy Service, across hospital and community-based sites, with cross-cover of the Clyde Quadrant as required.
• This is a full time post (36) and will be worked Monday to Friday.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will provide clinical and operational leadership within the MSK Physiotherapy Service, leading their own team of staff and working collaboratively with other Team Leads and the Quadrant Manager.

You will adopt a flexible approach to maximise opportunities to work across the local Quadrant and provide cross-cover within the Clyde Quadrant as required. They will contribute to the wider service leadership team and support the ongoing development and delivery of the MSK Physiotherapy Service across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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

• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Professional qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Strong MSK clinical skills and experience.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience.
• Experience of leading and supporting a team.
• Ability to work effectively across hospital and community-based settings.
• Ability to work flexibly across Quadrants and provide cross-cover as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Team Leads, Quadrant Managers and wider service leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to contribute to service development and support the ongoing improvement of MSK Physiotherapy services.
  
  

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

Alison Baird

Quadrant Manager

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Telephone: 07900 227376

Email

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

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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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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