Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated mental health services. You will work with individuals with complex needs, leading specialist interventions and contributing to service development within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

The role is based at The Stewart Centre, part-time and permanent, with a pro rata salary for hours worked.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in Mental Health Services.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Strong communication, assessment, observation and risk management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit processes and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of service users with complex mental health needs using evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome evaluations.
• Act as a specialist resource providing expert advice to colleagues, carers and partner agencies.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, risk management and service delivery.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and occupational therapy students.
• Lead or contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development projects.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in line with standards.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Observation

Risk management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

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:

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills within Mental Health Services? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you will work with individuals experiencing complex mental health needs, helping them achieve greater independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You will have the opportunity to lead on specialist interventions, contribute to service development and support the growth of junior colleagues. As Scotland’s largest NHS organisation, NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for learning, career progression, innovation and collaborative working within a supportive and inclusive environment.

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 Stewart Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a specialist caseload of service users with complex mental health needs using evidence-based and person-centred approaches
• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome evaluations to maximise independence and recovery
• Act as a specialist resource providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, risk management and service delivery
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and occupational therapy students
• Lead or contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development projects
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in line with professional and organisational standards

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

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Proven specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge and experience within Mental Health Services
• Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Highly developed communication, assessment, observation and risk management skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit processes and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students

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?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Fiona Brown, Lead Occupational Therapist, on 0141 232 4750 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

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