Therapy Support Worker (NRU) Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

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 8.30-4.30. 

The Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is looking for a full-time, permanent, Band 3 - Therapy Support Worker to join the therapy team.  NRU is a regional resource providing specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation for neurologically impaired and major trauma patients. The post is generic and will involve supporting both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy delivery. The ideal candidate would have experience of a similar role although training will be provided.  The job is highly varied and involves working with patients to build mobility and daily living tasks which will facilitate independence and discharge from hospital. Candidates should have strong communication skills including the ability to work with patients who may have communication difficulties, their families and staff within the multi-disciplinary team.  A passion to motivate and support people towards achieving rehabilitation goals is essential. To maintain patient records and support therapy service provision the candidate must have competence in using common office IT programmes and equipment. 

Informal contact: Donna Bisland, NRU AHP Team Lead or donna.bisland@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.

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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.

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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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