Occupational Therapist

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries / e-learning

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Community Mental Health Team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, plan and deliver person-centred interventions, and work within a multidisciplinary environment to promote recovery and independence.

You will supervise OT students and junior staff, maintain high standards of governance and documentation, and contribute to service development and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered.
• Significant post-registration experience in OT practice, preferably Mental Health.
• Advanced assessment, treatment planning and risk assessment skills.
• Experience supervising staff and students within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and treatments for individuals and groups in Adult Community Mental Health settings.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues, carers and partner organisations.
• Lead on service developments, governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise OT students and junior staff under senior OT direction.

Skills

HCPC registration

Significant post-registration exp.

Mental health specialist knowledge

Advanced assessment & risk assessment

Treatment planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Staff supervision

Governance & quality improvement

CPD participation

Communication & leadership

Record keeping / clinical notes

Education

Bachelors or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist within Adult Community Mental Health Services, you will act as an independent expert practitioner managing a varied caseload of complex and challenging cases. You will provide occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations, delivering person-centred care that promotes recovery, independence and wellbeing. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, you will provide specialist professional advice to colleagues, carers and partner organisations, contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, and operationally lead a small team of staff under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Team Leader and Operational Manager., We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent contract senior occupational therapist within a multi disciplinary Adult Community Mental Health Team. Essential to this post is an experienced Occupational Therapist who is confident with their core skills, has excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative clinical style. Also required is a well developed knowledge of care of adults with mental health issues and appropriate interventions. Responsibilities will include occupational therapy assessment and treatment for individuals and groups residing in the south of Glasgow, key worker to clients with complex mental health difficulties and participation in service developments. You will be responsible for making recommendations to facilitate safe and independent living, supporting clients with recovery through day structure including vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure, self care and education. You will undertake clinical and professional supervision of Occupational Therapy students and staff. You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, will gain access to appropriate training and maintain your continued professional development. It is essential you have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Pre employment checks will take place, as per Greater Glasgow and Clyde policy. A driving license is desirable.

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Significant post-registration experience within Occupational Therapy practice.
• Specialist knowledge and experience within Mental Health Services.
• Advanced assessment, treatment planning and risk assessment skills.
• Experience of managing complex caseloads and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation, policies and national guidelines.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting staff and students.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit and service improvement methodologies.
• Ability to contribute to service development, quality improvement and research activities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and participation in grade-specific training.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate clinical records and using computerised information systems.

  NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

  As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• 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

Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.