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Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology B6
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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 part-time Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Rheumatology AHP Service. Working within a multidisciplinary rheumatology team, the postholder will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatological conditions. The role offers a varied caseload across outpatient clinics, rehabilitation programmes, consultant-led services, and hydrotherapy.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) only if these requirements are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent, Part-time of 27.89 per week
- Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday
- Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for rheumatology patients.
- Work as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team.
- Support rheumatology outpatient services.
- Deliver exercise-based rehabilitation programmes.
- Participate in consultant-led clinics and multidisciplinary services.
- Deliver hydrotherapy rehabilitation sessions.
- Contribute to service improvement, quality improvement initiatives, and audit activity.
- Support student education and the development of the wider team.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
- Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in rheumatology.
- Work closely with experienced clinicians and advanced practitioners.
- Gain experience in specialist areas including:
- Rheumatology outpatient services
- Exercise and rehabilitation programmes
- Hydrotherapy services
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Injection therapy
- Access to training opportunities tailored to professional development goals.
- Experience contributing to quality improvement and audit activities would be beneficial.
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
- Lorraine Friel, Rheumatology AHP Team Lead - Lorraine.friel@nhs.scot - 0141 211 8523
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