Specialist Occupational Therapist B6

The role

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the South Older Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Elderpark Clinic. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with complex mental health needs. You will utilise your specialist skills to assess, plan and deliver meaningful interventions that promote independence and recovery. NHSGGC is committed to investing in your development, offering regular supervision, CPD and access to profession-specific training. This is your chance to make a real difference while progressing your career in a forward-thinking organisation.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Part-Time, Permanent
Base Location: Elderpark Clinic, Glasgow
Shift Pattern: 21.6 hours over 3 days

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation for service users with complex mental health needs
• Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to develop and implement care plans
• Provide professional leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students
• Contribute to service development, audit, clinical governance and implementation of best practice
• Offer specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in case reviews and duty systems

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

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Significant post-graduate experience, including work within a mental health setting
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome measures
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and apply advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Strong communication, assessment and risk management skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

What we offer

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bursary scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• 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.

Contact

Please contact:

• Luke Halsall, Nurse Team Leader - Luke.halsall@nhs.scot - 0141 232 7138

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process

Information for candidates

Application

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Flexible working

We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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