Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in helping individuals recover from alcohol and drug dependencies. This position offers a chance to work within a multidisciplinary community team, utilizing your expertise in occupational therapy to empower clients. You'll engage in functional assessments, vocational rehabilitation, and provide essential support to enhance clients' daily lives. With a commitment to professional development and collaboration, this role promises a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing occupational therapy for addiction recovery.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Enable clients to self-manage their recovery through tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to support clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Functional Assessments

Vocational Rehabilitation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 join the multidisciplinary community team for Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Services in Inverclyde. The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative clinical style. Responsibilities include applying specialist occupational therapy knowledge within a recovery framework for individuals with alcohol or drug dependency. Key tasks involve enabling clients to self-manage their recovery through techniques such as functional assessments, structuring daily routines, vocational rehabilitation, and facilitating access to leisure, education, and employment through individual and group interventions. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with other health and social care professionals within the ADRS, inpatient/day services, and partner agencies.

During induction, there will be opportunities to spend time with OT colleagues in Glasgow Addiction services. 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]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote an inclusive culture and pride ourselves on a diverse workforce.

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