Therapy Support Worker – Institute of Neurological Sciences inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 7 SEP 2024

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 Mon Fri, 08.30 - 16.30

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a therapy support workers to join our team in the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy department within the Institute of Neurological Science at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We provide acute inpatient therapy to Neurological and Neurosurgical patients for the West of Scotland.


The Main Role Of This Department Is To

• Facilitate early rehabilitation,
• Maximise functional abilities of these complex patient groups
• Facilitate safe discharge of the patients.
  
  

You will work alongside qualified members of staff assisting with a variety of tasks; for example mobilising patients, exercise programs, upper limb therapy and assisting activities of daily living. You will also have a delegated caseload of your own. Some support is also given to the out patient services. Initial and ongoing training will be provided. This is a physically demanding role.


Duties Will Also Include

• Clerical and administrative tasks, eg appointing patients and maintaining databases.
• General housekeeping, cleaning and stock control tasks.
  
  

This post is based at the Institute of Neurological Science at QEUH. This is a 37 hour post working 5 days over 7.Experience of working within a similar role is desirable. Excellent communication skills, IT and telephone skills are essential. The post holder should be flexible, enthusiastic to learn and enjoy team working.


Informal contact:
Alison Cassidy, AHP Team Lead, ,

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.

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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.

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