NHS Scotland
Specialist Physiotherapist - Surgical & Critical Care
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Surgical and Critical Care AHP team at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This varied and rewarding post offers the opportunity to work across critical care, surgical services and outpatient settings, while contributing to the ongoing development of innovative services.
The successful candidate will work within our critical care service, including Coronary Care, High Dependency and the Stabilise and Transfer Unit, alongside providing input across surgical wards. The role also includes delivery and development of the surgical prehabilitation service and input into vascular outpatient services.
You will provide early intervention, specialist assessment and treatment, expert advice, and facilitate effective discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Support Workers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, who thrives within a team environment and is motivated to contribute to ongoing service development and improvement.
There may be a requirement to provide flexible clinical cover across other clinical areas within the Clyde sector, and participation in the on-call rota is required.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
- Hours: Five out of seven days a week, with participation in the on-call rota
- Type: Permanent, full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning for patients within critical care, surgical wards and associated clinical services
- Manage a complex caseload autonomously, providing expert clinical reasoning and highly specialist advice to patients, carers and colleagues
- Support the development and delivery of physiotherapy services within Critical Care and Surgical specialties alongside the Team Lead
- Supervise, mentor and support Band 5 Physiotherapists, Healthcare Support Workers and physiotherapy students on placement
- Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and research activities to enhance patient care and service delivery
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support effective rehabilitation, discharge planning and patient-centred care
- Participate in the respiratory on-call service and deputise for the Team Lead as required
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration
- Significant post-registration experience across relevant physiotherapy specialties, including respiratory and critical care practice
- Evidence of specialist postgraduate training and continuing professional development relevant to critical care, respiratory and surgical physiotherapy
- Strong clinical knowledge and experience in complex patient assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation management
- Experience of supervising, supporting and developing junior staff and students within a clinical environment
- Demonstrable leadership, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Good IT skills and experience of using electronic patient records and digital systems to support clinical practice
What We Offer
- 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
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
- Associate Chief AHP/ Ortho AHP Team Lead, Lynne Thomson/ Mhairi Burke,
- Email: Mhairi.Burke@nhs.scot,
- Phone: 0141 314 7072 / 01475 504365
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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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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