Physiotherapy Support Worker - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

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-Friday 8.30-4.30pm. 

This post is for a Health Care Support worker within the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service in the East Quadrant. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, dynamic team in East Quadrant. The successful candidate will:

• provide support to the physiotherapy team and undertake work  as prescribed by the Physiotherapist within the clinical setting following agreed treatment protocols
• provide appropriate aids e g walking aids; wrist supports etc. for which training has been received
•  input patient data for audit purposes.
• carry own caseload and implement care packages as agreed by the Physiotherapist including one to one and group gym classes

• perform clerical work such as booking appointments, sending out routine letters, filing, data entry and ordering stock
• undertake duties within the department such as general tidying and cleaning
• develop clinical and organisational skills to meet the needs of patients and the organisation
• have excellent communication skills and an empathetic manner
• be able to work as part of a team and without direct supervision
• have some basic IT skills
• ideally have some experience as a therapy assistant or similar, or SVQ level III or equivalent

Informal contact: Aileen OGorman, Physiotherapy Manager, , Aileen.OGorman@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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

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.

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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