Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre
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:
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join our innovative Rapid Assessment Link service. This rewarding role places you at the heart of community and acute care, helping to prevent hospital admissions and support timely, safe discharges. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex needs. NHSGGC is committed to providing a supportive and progressive working environment, with a strong focus on professional development and staff wellbeing. This is your chance to make a genuine difference in patients lives while advancing your career in one of the UKs largest and most forward-thinking health boards. If you are passionate about person-centred care and service improvement, we want to hear from you.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
1. You will be based at Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, 10 Saramago St, Kirkintilloch, G66 3BF
2. Full Time 36 hours per week, Permanent
3. Parttime hours may be considered
Key responsibilities:
4. Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation for patients with complex rehabilitation needs
5. Work autonomously, managing a defined caseload while contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and coordination
6. Support early discharge from hospital and prevent avoidable admissions through effective community intervention
7. Act as a key link between acute and community services, ensuring seamless patient care pathways
8. Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
9. Contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives within the team
10. Supervise and support rehabilitation assistants and contribute to staff development and training
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
11. Degree or MSc in Physiotherapy with current HCPC registration
12. Significant post-graduate experience, including time at a senior level within relevant clinical areas
13. Proven clinical expertise in rehabilitation, including care of older adults, neurology, orthopaedics and respiratory conditions
14. Ability to work independently and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning in complex patient care
15. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
16. Evidence of ongoing professional development and application of learning to clinical practice
17. Full driving licence and willingness to work across community settings
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:
18. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
19. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
20. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
21. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
22. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
23. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
24. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?