Clinical Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist

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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:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde serves a population of approximately 1.4 million people. As a result, the rheumatology AHP service in Glasgow is a multidisciplinary, patient-centred service embedded within NHSGGC. An opportunity has arisen to join this supportive and progressive team on a part-time basis.

If you are passionate about rheumatology physiotherapy, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated, dynamic team!

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, part-time

Base location - Gartnavel Hospital Physiotherapy

Shift Pattern - Monday - Wednesday

Key responsibilities:

• Work across a variety of rheumatology service areas within GGC, including:
  • Secondary care physiotherapy
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation
  • Flare clinics
  • Complex clinical decision making
  • Application of injection therapy
  • Use of point‑of‑care ultrasound
• Participate in enhanced vetting sessions.
• Support junior staff and students.
• Build and maintain relationships within Scottish and British Rheumatology Society Networks.
• Lead and contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement projects.
• Engage in personal and service development initiatives within the AHP rheumatology team.
• Contribute to improving patient experience as part of a motivated and innovative service.

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

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Significant post‑graduate experience in a relevant outpatient or long‑term condition service.
• Ideally, experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivation to deliver person‑centred care.
• Interest and drive in service development.
• Forward‑thinking approach to the future delivery of rheumatology physiotherapy.

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:

Lorraine Friel, Rheumatology AHP Team Lead - [email protected] - 0141 211 8523

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. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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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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