Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service in Glasgow. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying specialist knowledge to support clients with alcohol and drug dependencies. This part-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and access to training.

Qualifications

• Creative and innovative approach to occupational therapy.
• Experience in a recovery approach for clients with drug and alcohol dependency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialist occupational therapy skills for recovery approaches.
• Enable clients through self-management techniques.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams within integrated health and social care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

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 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.

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

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

We are looking for a creative, innovative and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist who is confident in his or her core skills to work within the multidisciplinary community team for Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Services in Inverclyde. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative clinical style will be essential. Responsibilities will include the application of specialist occupational therapy knowledge and skills in a recovery approach for people with alcohol or drugs dependency. A key role is enabling clients with self-manage techniques in their recovery e.g. functional assessment, structure to their day including vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure and education and employability through individual and group work. The post will offer the opportunity to work with other professions in the integrated health and social care ADRS, across inpatient/day services, and partner agencies.

There will be opportunity, during induction, to spend time with OT colleagues in the Glasgow Addiction services and you will be encouraged to engage with the OT in Addictions Specialist Interest Group. You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, will gain access to appropriate training and will 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 sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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