Job reference: 263888
Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: AHP

The role:
The post holder will work within surgical and critical care wards, supporting the delivery of early interventions, providing specialist treatments and advice, and facilitating discharge planning. You will work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves managing your own non-complex caseload of patients, working autonomously while recognising when to escalate or seek review for more complex cases.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week
Shift pattern: 5 out of 7 days
Base location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver early rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide specialist treatment support and advice to patients.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Manage a personal caseload of non-complex patients.
• Work independently while escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Collaborate effectively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.

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

• Experience working within a health and social care setting, preferably within physiotherapy, occupational therapy, a related service, or an equivalent caring role.
• SVQ Level 3, HNC qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting rehabilitation or therapy interventions.
• Ability to work with people who have a range of health conditions and care needs, including those with complex communication barriers.
• Basic assessment skills.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical rehabilitation skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, innovatively, and as part of a team.
• Digital literacy skills.

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?
For an informal discussion, please contact: Andrew Dolan, AHP Team Lead - andrew.dolan@nhs.scot - 0141 314 9594

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.