Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Health Care Support Worker - Medical Specialties

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 seeking an experienced Band 3 Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy (OT/PT) Support Worker to join the Medical Allied Health Professional (AHP) Team within the Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

You will work closely with qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists, supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and contributing to effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.

The role requires a motivated individual who is flexible, innovative and committed to supporting the ongoing development of the service. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post working 36 hours per week
• These hours will be work 5 over 7 days
• This post will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will assist qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists in delivering individual patient treatment programmes and supporting discharge planning processes. This will include liaising with and referring patients to appropriate community agencies to ensure continuity of care following discharge.

In addition, you will undertake a range of administrative and housekeeping duties, including monitoring stock levels, ordering equipment and supplies, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

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

• Experience as a Band 3 OT/PT Support Worker or in a similar support role
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible, innovative and patient-centred approach to care
• Commitment to supporting the ongoing development of the service
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Previous NHS experience
• Full driving licence
  
  

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: Lisa Burns - Medical AHP Team Lead on 01475 504468 or Lisa.Burns2@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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

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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.

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