Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Medicine For The Elderly

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:

You must have an HCPC registration to be considered for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Older People’s Service within NHSGGC at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy across assessment, rehabilitation wards and day hospital settings. Working within one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking Health Boards, you will be supported to develop professionally while making a real difference to the lives of older people. NHSGGC offers strong multidisciplinary working, a commitment to learning and a culture that values compassion, innovation and teamwork. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys clinical challenge, autonomy and leadership within a supportive environment. Joining NHSGGC means contributing to care that truly matters, every day.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Five out of seven days a week

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver highly specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment to older people with complex needs
• Manage and prioritise an autonomous caseload while maintaining high quality clinical records
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support goal setting, discharge planning and safe transitions of care
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, support workers and students
• Contribute to service development through audit, evidence based practice and quality improvement
• Deputise for the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or AHP Team Lead when required
• Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers and colleagues across disciplines

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

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration
• Significant post registration experience including work with older people and complex conditions
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi agency environment
• Strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage risk
• Evidence of ongoing CPD supported by a professional portfolio
• Leadership skills with experience of supervising, supporting or appraising junior staff
• Good IT skills and confidence using clinical and organisational systems

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Gaynor McGrath, 01475 524358, Gaynor.McGrath@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

You must have an HCPC registration to be considered for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Older People’s Service within NHSGGC at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy across assessment, rehabilitation wards and day hospital settings. Working within one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking Health Boards, you will be supported to develop professionally while making a real difference to the lives of older people. NHSGGC offers strong multidisciplinary working, a commitment to learning and a culture that values compassion, innovation and teamwork. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys clinical challenge, autonomy and leadership within a supportive environment. Joining NHSGGC means contributing to care that truly matters, every day.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Five out of seven days a week

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver highly specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment to older people with complex needs
• Manage and prioritise an autonomous caseload while maintaining high quality clinical records
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support goal setting, discharge planning and safe transitions of care
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, support workers and students
• Contribute to service development through audit, evidence based practice and quality improvement
• Deputise for the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or AHP Team Lead when required
• Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers and colleagues across disciplines

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

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration
• Significant post registration experience including work with older people and complex conditions
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi agency environment
• Strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage risk
• Evidence of ongoing CPD supported by a professional portfolio
• Leadership skills with experience of supervising, supporting or appraising junior staff
• Good IT skills and confidence using clinical and organisational systems

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Gaynor McGrath, 01475 524358, Gaynor.McGrath@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.