Occupational Therapist - Specialist Childrens Services

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to work with young people facing mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. The role involves assessing mental health issues and providing tailored interventions within a multidisciplinary team. Support and development opportunities are available, making it suitable for both experienced professionals and those new to the field.

Benefits

Access to CPD

Regular supervision

Opportunities for reflective practice

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or paediatrics is desirable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people's mental health issues.
• Offer individual and group interventions.
• Support student placements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Specialist Children's Services, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 36d00f044f30

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

The West Centre, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employing around 40,000 staff, delivers hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is to be confirmed.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist interested in working with young people (up to 18 years) with mental health and neurodevelopmental issues. Based in West CAMHS, West Centre, you will deliver Occupational Therapy services within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in mental health or paediatrics is desirable but not essential; a passion for working in this area is key. The role aims to extend a well-established Occupational Therapy service.

You will be supported by a Specialist Occupational Therapist and be part of a growing CAMHS Occupational Therapy Team. Your responsibilities include assessing young people's mental health issues, offering individual and group interventions (e.g., SPARKS, RTA, Creative), and supporting student placements.

We provide an induction with Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary input, access to CPD, regular supervision, and opportunities for reflective practice and evidence-based interventions. Peer supervision sessions are also developing.

Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, be HCPC registered, and have relevant transferable experience. This role may suit those seeking a career change or their first Occupational Therapy position.

Interviews will be held in person on Friday, 23rd May 2025, at the West Centre, 60 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7TS.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Fiona Stalley at 07974587839 or 0141 207 7100, or via email.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, recognizing military skills and qualifications.

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