Occupational Therapist - Clyde Stroke Services - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27+ days

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Clyde Stroke Service. You will work with patients after stroke, from assessment through discharge and community reintegration, handling a complex caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers opportunity to develop stroke expertise, contribute to service improvement, and provide supervision to staff and learners. Based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, part-time, with pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Significant stroke rehabilitation experience.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff and learners.
• Strong governance, audit, and evidence-based practice knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for stroke rehabilitation.
• Manage a specialist caseload with patient-centered care.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation goals and discharge planning.
• Provide supervision and guidance to rotational staff and students.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation and quality improvement.
• Deliver education and specialist advice to colleagues, patients and carers.
• Support development of the occupational therapy service within the stroke specialty.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

HCPC registered

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Clyde Stroke Service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This specialist role offers the chance to work with patients following stroke, supporting their rehabilitation journey from assessment through to discharge and community reintegration. You will manage a complex caseload, work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service improvement and staff development. NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, offering a supportive environment where innovation, professional development and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist stroke expertise while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Working Pattern: TBC
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for patients with complex stroke rehabilitation needs
• Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, ensuring effective and timely patient-centred care
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals, discharge planning and ongoing patient management
• Provide supervision, support and guidance to rotational staff, support workers and students
• Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
• Deliver education, training and specialist advice to colleagues, patients, carers and external agencies
• Support the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of the occupational therapy service within the stroke speciality

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

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Significant experience and specialist knowledge of occupational therapy practice within stroke rehabilitation
• Experience of supervising, supporting and developing staff and learners within a clinical environment
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, exercise clinical judgement and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and IT skills with a current driving licence and the ability to travel as required

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

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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