Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service team in Glasgow. This part-time role involves applying specialized occupational therapy techniques to support individuals with alcohol or drug dependency. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, enabling clients through functional assessments and self-management strategies. The position offers professional support, training opportunities, and a chance to engage with innovative practices in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the community, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Creative and innovative Band 6 Occupational Therapist with core skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary community teams for recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist occupational therapy knowledge for individuals with dependencies.
• Enable clients with self-management techniques and vocational rehabilitation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Functional assessments

Self-management techniques

Collaborative clinical style

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Friday, 9-5.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part-time hours.

We are seeking a creative, innovative, and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist confident in core skills to work within the multidisciplinary community team for Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Services in Inverclyde. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with a collaborative clinical style, are essential. Responsibilities include applying specialist occupational therapy knowledge in a recovery approach for individuals with alcohol or drug dependency. A key role involves enabling clients with self-management techniques, including functional assessments, structuring daily routines, vocational rehabilitation, and facilitating access to leisure, education, and employment through individual and group work.

This role offers opportunities to collaborate with other health and social care professionals within the ADRS, across inpatient/day services, and partner agencies.

During induction, there will be opportunities to spend time with OT colleagues in Glasgow Addiction services, and engagement with the OT in Addictions Specialist Interest Group is encouraged. You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, access relevant training, and have protected CPD time.

Informal contact: Abbe Campbell, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, 01475 558000, [e-mail]

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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