Specialist Physiotherapist

Job Description

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 full time, permanent B6 Physiotherapy post in the Major Trauma service and the Head Injury Acute rehabilitation team (HiART) in the QEUH. The Scottish Trauma Centre Network provides all aspects of trauma care, from the point of injury to rehabilitation, in the region. At the heart of the regional network, is the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join the AHP Major Trauma Service. This post is essential to the delivery of care in the major trauma centre and integral to the development of the rehabilitation model. You will work within the multidisciplinary team and will be required to work across both the Major Trauma and Head Injury Acute Rehabilitation teams based in the Major Trauma service depending on service requirements.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a permanent, full time post of 36 hours per week.
• Based at Major Trauma Service, QEUH.
• You will be required to participate in the physiotherapy emergency on call, weekend rota and participating in seven day working.

Key responsibilities

The post holder will provide expert direct clinical care, which encompasses physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients as part of the in patient service. You will clinically be responsible for rotational physiotherapists and support workers. You will lead in service development and implement service change. It is essential that you are educated to a BSc / Diploma in physiotherapy while being registered with HCPC. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience in the treatment of Major Trauma and head injury patients. You should have excellent communication and leadership skills.

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

• Degree or diploma leading to Physiotherapy HCPC registration
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant experience in a range of relevant clinical specialties
• Relevant post graduate training – regular in service training and post graduate courses and evidence of application of acquired skills
• Working knowledge of basic IT – e.g. word processing, use of internet, database management

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

Contact

• For an informal discussion, please contact Gillian Davie, AHP Team Lead Major Trauma
• Flexible working: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sectors of the community and is proud of its diverse workforce.
• 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.