Assistant Practitioner-Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon Fri.

Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality where you will find world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife. Within South Sector the AHP teams work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Generic Assistant Practitioner to join the Older Peoples Services Outpatient Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team on a full time, permanent basis. This post involves supporting the occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff in delivering a high quality service to patients. The work will be based in the outpatient clinics within the QEUH and New Victoria hospitals, and will also involve home visits.

The applicant will be expected to:

• Carry their own, delegated patient caseload and to treat patients as delegated by a qualified occupational therapist/physiotherapist, working to treat, progress and discharge these patients from the service.
• Manage their own diary
• Deliver treatments in both individual and group settings.

Requirements/Skills:

• Previous experience of working with adults and knowledge of the principles of rehabilitation, and the role of the occupational therapist and physiotherapist in this.
• They should have the skills to engage with and motivate others, as well as a clear interest in Older Peoples Services.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and display flexibility and evidence a strong team work ethic.

Training will be provided to allow you to undertake clinical and non-clinical duties. You will be fully supported by the occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff and will participate in supervision and personal development planning to help fulfil continuous professional development.

Informal contact: Laura Wilson, AHP Team Lead, , Laura.wilson10@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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