Forensic Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Risk Lead

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is advertising a 1.0 WTE Band 6 Forensic Occupational Therapist position based at Rowanbank Clinic. The role involves delivering specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with complex needs, and providing clinical leadership within the Forensic AHP Team.

We are seeking candidates with specialist forensic OT knowledge, risk assessment experience, and a commitment to service development and continuous professional learning.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy in forensic mental health.
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice to complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist OT assessments, interventions and evaluations.
• Provide clinical leadership within a designated area.
• Identify and address barriers affecting occupational performance.
• Utilise MOHO-based assessments and tools.
• Offer OT advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver care packages.
• Contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead departmental projects and supervise junior staff.
• Supervise OT students and contribute to staff training.

Skills

Forensic mental health

Risk assessment

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Tools

MOHO framework

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is advertising a 1.0 WTE Band 6 Forensic Occupational Therapist position based at Rowanbank Clinic. The role involves delivering specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with complex needs, and providing clinical leadership within the Forensic AHP Team.

We are seeking candidates with specialist forensic OT knowledge, risk assessment experience, and a commitment to service development and continuous professional learning.