Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

 
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Older People’s Rehabilitation Service within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, based at Corsebar Road, Paisley.  

This locum position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering high-quality assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for older adults. You’ll help patients regain function, independence, and confidence as they transition back into their community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for older adults referred to the rehabilitation service.
• Develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation programmes aimed at promoting mobility, independence, and wellbeing.
• Contribute to discharge planning in collaboration with the MDT to ensure safe, effective transitions of care.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to inform assessments and interventions.
• Work closely with occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, and other team members to deliver coordinated care.
• Assess and manage falls risk, mobility difficulties, and functional decline in older adults.
• Record accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NHS standards and HCPC requirements.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the rehab team.
• Provide patient education and advice to promote safe movement, self-management, and confidence in daily living.
• Work autonomously, managing your own caseload while maintaining effective communication with the wider MDT.

About You

 
You are an empathetic and organised Physiotherapist with experience in older people’s rehabilitation or community care. You have a strong understanding of mobility, falls management, and functional recovery in older adults. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and are passionate about delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care.

Requirements

• Qualified Physiotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Post-qualification experience in older people’s rehabilitation, community rehab, or inpatient therapy settings.
• Proficient in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.
• Strong understanding of falls prevention, mobility assessment, and functional rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a part-time caseload effectively.
• Knowledge of NHS systems, documentation standards, and safeguarding principles.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Contract & Salary

• Job Type: Locum
• Location: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde – Corsebar Road, Paisley
• Area: South Scotland NHS
• Contract Length: Ongoing (initial 4 weeks)
• Salary: £Negotiable, dependent on experience
• Working Hours: 23 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 5 hours per day; Tuesday and Thursday – 4 hours per day
• Code: U.PSNNC.030010.BE18364

How to Apply

 
If you are a dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for supporting older adults through rehabilitation and recovery, we’d love to hear from you.  
Please apply using the form on the page.