Generic Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapy HCSW

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.

• Hours : 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern : Monday-Friday
• This post is permanent
• This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
• Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

The medical AHP team at GRI has an exciting opportunity for a new HCSW position within our team. This position is a band 3 generic HSW working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist and other HCSW's within the large dynamic team. This position sits alongside two established HCSW's within the team and two assistant practitioners.

The purpose of this position is to assist physiotherapists and occupational therapists with the delivery and implementation of individual or group patient treatment programmes within the hospital. The post holder will accept patients assessed and referred by the AHP Team and carries these as own caseload - working without direct supervision. Assists the therapist in the rehabilitation of patients using a range of delegated exercises and manual physical therapy treatments.

The post holder will work as part of a multi professional team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care. This will involve communicating with all relevant colleagues to maximise patient care and promote effective multi professional working. Maintaining patient documentation, records and accurate mandatory statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional is an essential part of this role.

This position has a non-clinical role which involves ordering and maintaining stock. Ensuring that cleaning of department, organisation and cleaning of equipment regularly and ensures that damaged or problem equipment is withdrawn from use.

We are looking for someone who is keen to continuously learn, develop and put patient's care and well-being at the fore-front of their day to day work. Previous experience within healthcare would be desirable and allow for a smooth transition in to what can be a demanding and challenging role.

Informal Contact : Lucy Devaney

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