Occupational Therapy, Clinical Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Glasgow is seeking a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker for the Inpatient Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will provide assessments, supervision, and facilitate therapeutic activities within a dynamic ward environment. Ideal for those with an HNC in Occupational Therapy or similar experience, this role emphasizes excellent communication and teamwork in mental health care settings. Attractive working hours of 8.30 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and flexible individual.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments to patients.
• Supervise and support the development of clinical support workers.
• Facilitate group and individual therapeutic activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

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.

Shift Pattern

8.30‑4.30 pm Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join the Inpatient Mental Health Team in the North East of Glasgow at Stobhill Mental Health Campus. The Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team works across the inpatient site, including adult acute admissions, older peoples’ mental health and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Occupational Therapists will provide specialist assessments to this patient group; allocate work to the postholder; provide supervision and support the development of the clinical support worker. The postholder will support ward‑based therapeutic activity, home visits and community work as prescribed by the qualified occupational therapist and facilitate group and individual work.

Qualifications

Applicants should have an HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications and / or experience. Candidates should be highly motivated, flexible and have excellent communication and written skills. Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker would be desirable.

Informal Contact

Lead Occupational Therapist: Gillian Peters – [e-mail] 0141 201 3918

Recruitment Process

Information for candidates.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

EEO and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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.

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