Occupational Therapist - AHP

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team within Older People's Services. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation for older patients with complex needs. Candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. This position supports a culture of inclusion and offers opportunities for professional development. The post requires a commitment to delivering care across a seven-day service.

Qualifications

• Proven specialist skills and knowledge in relation to Occupational Therapy in Older People's Services.
• Up to date mandatory and statutory training records, e.g., Fire, Moving and Handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment planning for older patients.
• Lead/support departmental and team projects.
• Contribute to service evaluation and development.

Skills

Specialist skills in Occupational Therapy for Older People

Experience in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Practice education qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team within Older People’s Service, North Sector. You will be predominantly based within our acute assessment wards at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (Gri) but may be asked to support other areas within our service. Our team also covers the frailty unit at Gri and the rehab wards and ARC at Lightburn and Stobhill Hospitals. The role will involve assessment, treatment planning, rehab and complex discharge planning of older people predominantly over the age of 75 who present with multiple pathologies including Frailty, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease and falls. Please see the job profile for further details,

Older peoples Service in the North Sector have been selected to participate in the Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) Focus on Frailty Programme 25/26 to improve services for older adults living with Frailty. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to this.

The post holder will also contribute to the evaluation and development of the occupational therapy service within their designated area with reference to clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and national policies and drivers. This will require the post holder to lead/support on departmental and team projects. Our team ethos is to support advancing practice for all staff and at present multiple staff have secured funding to complete advanced practice modules through the AHP education fund.

The post is 5 days over 7. The team provide a seven day service as required to the frailty unit and acute assessment wards at GRI.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Must hold or gain a practice education qualification.
• Up to date mandatory and statutory training record e.g. Fire, Moving and Handling.
• Proven specialist skills and knowledge in relation to OT in Older People’s Service gained through a range of short specialist course and experience gained through working in multi‑disciplinary or multi‑agency teams.

Informal contact: Yvonne Mooney - Yvonne.mooney3

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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Equality and diversity

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