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Opportunity to work in a purpose-built hydrotherapy pool, providing a specialized environment for patient rehabilitation.
Ability to make a significant positive impact on the well-being and independence of patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Part-time shift pattern (Monday to Wednesday 8am-4pm) allows for a good work-life balance.
Support from experienced aquatic physiotherapists, offering a collaborative and educational work environment.
Involvement in both individual and group patient treatment programs, enhancing diverse therapeutic experiences.
Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities within one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK.
The role of Physiotherapy Support Worker-Hydrotherapy at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in Paisley involves assisting aquatic physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation programs in a hydrotherapy pool to adults with various neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Candidates are expected to manage their own caseloads, support individual and group treatment sessions, and maintain the operational aspects of the hydrotherapy department, including housekeeping and clerical tasks.
The position is part-time, with hours from Monday to Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm, and is located primarily at Royal Alexandra Hospital, with the possibility of working at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Successful applicants will join a dedicated team focused on promoting patient independence and well-being while working in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and diversity.
The position is part-time, with hours from Monday to Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm, and is located primarily at Royal Alexandra Hospital, with the possibility of working at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Successful applicants will join a dedicated team focused on promoting patient independence and well-being while working in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and diversity.
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 position is Monday to Wednesday 8am-4pm.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced health care support worker to join our hydrotherapy service.
NHS GGC hydrotherapy service provides specialist aquatic rehabilitation to adults with a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Aquatic rehabilitation is delivered in a purpose-built warm water hydrotherapy pool. Our patient group often have high levels of disability and disease activity and are unable to tolerate land-based rehabilitation. Rheumatology, MSK, Orthopaedics and Neurology are the main source of referrals The post is based within the Royal Alexandra Hospital, however there is flexibility to work at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where there is also a hydrotherapy service.
The primary function of this role will be to work within the hydrotherapy department alongside aquatic physiotherapists to deliver aquatic rehabilitation interventions that promote independence and well-being.
You Will
Informal contact: Alasdair Davie, Hydrotherapy Clinical Lead, , (preferred method)
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Due 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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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 in the first instance.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Wednesday 8am-4pm.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced health care support worker to join our hydrotherapy service.
NHS GGC hydrotherapy service provides specialist aquatic rehabilitation to adults with a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Aquatic rehabilitation is delivered in a purpose-built warm water hydrotherapy pool. Our patient group often have high levels of disability and disease activity and are unable to tolerate land-based rehabilitation. Rheumatology, MSK, Orthopaedics and Neurology are the main source of referrals The post is based within the Royal Alexandra Hospital, however there is flexibility to work at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where there is also a hydrotherapy service.
The primary function of this role will be to work within the hydrotherapy department alongside aquatic physiotherapists to deliver aquatic rehabilitation interventions that promote independence and well-being.
You Will
- Assist qualified physiotherapists with the delivery and implementation of individual and group patient treatment programmes in the hydrotherapy pool.
- Carry your own caseload, accepting patients from the aquatic physiotherapists.
- Support the safe and effective running of the hydrotherapy department by carrying out housekeeping duties and clerical work including stock monitoring and ordering.
Informal contact: Alasdair Davie, Hydrotherapy Clinical Lead, , (preferred method)
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Due 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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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 in the first instance.
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