Therapy Support Worker - Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

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.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Sunday, this post will include weekend working.Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality where you will find world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife. Within NHSGGC South Sector the AHP teams work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 generic Therapy Support Worker with an interest in GORU/Older People’s Rehabilitation to work alongside an established respected and experienced team. This post involves supporting the occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff in delivering a high-quality service to patients. The work will be based mainly in a ward environment however this may vary according to the service and patient group. The applicant will be expected to carry their own, delegated patient caseload and to treat patients as delegated by a qualified occupational therapist/physiotherapist/assistant practitioner and according to set treatment protocols. Candidate must have previous experience of working with adults and have the skills to engage with and motivate others. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to health care. Candidates should display flexibility and evidence a strong team work ethic. Training will be provided to allow you to undertake clinical and non-clinical duties. You will be fully supported by the occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff and will participate in supervision and personal development planning to help fulfil continuous professional developmentInformal Contact: Claire McFadyen 0141 211 3024 / Claire.mcfadyen3@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information PacksDue to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.