Occupational Therapist CAMHS - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning support

Enhanced pay for public holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist with a focus on children and young people up to 18 years with mental health needs. The post is within West Dunbartonshire CAMHS and involves delivering OT in a multidisciplinary team with supervision from a Lead OT.

The role is fixed-term until July 2027, part-time (21.6 hours/week) with a base at Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital, offering a supportive learning environment and regular CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• CAMHS experience in child mental health is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people with mental health difficulties.
• Contribute to formulation and care planning.
• Support diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Help maximise occupational performance and participation in daily activities.
• Deliver individual and group OT interventions.
• Support development of therapeutic group work within the team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Build relationships with children, young people and families.

Skills

HCPC registration

CAMHS experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc OT

Job description

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.

The Role

We are seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist with a particular interest in working with children and young people (up to 18 years old) who present with mental health difficulties. The post is based within West Dunbartonshire CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and involves delivering an Occupational Therapy service within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be supported by a Lead Occupational Therapist and will form part of a wider CAMHS Occupational Therapy Team.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Fixed-term until July 2027, Part‑time
• 21.6 hours per week
• Shift pattern - Monday- Wednesday, 7.2 hrs per day
• Base location - Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Assess young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Contribute to clinical formulation and the development of care plans.
• Support the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Help young people maximise their occupational performance and participation in daily activities.
• Deliver both individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• Contribute to the development and shaping of therapeutic group work within the team.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Build effective relationships with children, young people, and their families.
• Apply evidence‑based interventions and participate in reflective practice.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is essential.
• Relevant Occupational Therapy experience that can be transferred to a CAMHS setting.
• Experience in mental health and/or paediatrics is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with children, young people, and families.
• Comprehensive induction provided, including:

• Occupational Therapy-specific training.
• Multidisciplinary team induction.

• Access to regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Ongoing professional support through:

• Regular clinical supervision.
• Reflective practice.
• Evidence-based practice development.

What We Offer

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.

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

Interested?

Debbie Davidson, Team Lead Occupational Therapist - [e-mail] - 01389 817393

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