Specialist Physiotherapist - Adult and OPMH Mental Health Service

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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Older Adult Mental Health Service at Stobhill Hospital within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with complex physical and mental health needs. You will play a vital role in supporting recovery, promoting independence and improving quality of life for older adults. Working within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, you will benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient care every day.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Stobhill Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 16:00/16:30
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for older adult mental health patients
• Manage a complex caseload and develop evidence-based treatment programmes to meet individual patient needs
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support effective care planning and discharge management
• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group rehabilitation programmes
• Provide supervision, support and education to physiotherapy support workers, students and junior staff
• Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
• Support the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service
  
  

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

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration
• Relevant postgraduate training and evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience working across a range of physiotherapy specialties
• Experience managing patients with complex physical, cognitive and mental health presentations
• You will be expected to have knowledge and understanding of elderly rehabilitation including dementia.
• Demonstrable understanding of physiotherapy practice within a mental health setting
• Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary team working skills
• Ability to effectively manage workload priorities and work independently within a specialist clinical environment
  
  

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: Hannah Knox, Physiotherapy Team Lead, on 0141 531 3248 or Hannah.knox@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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