Senior OT - Community Mental Health Older Adults

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Study bursaries

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the North East Glasgow Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The post involves autonomous and MDT working, delivering specialist OT services for older people with mental health needs.

The role includes leadership, staff management, and contributing to service development while promoting recovery-focused, person-centred care across community mental health services. UK sponsorship possible for eligible cases.

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge, skills, and experience in occupational therapy within mental health services.
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
• Experience of multi-agency and partnership working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice, and OT standardised assessment tools.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience of evidence-based interventions, treatment planning, and delivering both individual and group work.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with both organic and functional mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions within older adults' mental health services.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate leadership and management of staff and services.
• Manage and support Band 5 Occupational Therapists.
• Contribute to student learning opportunities and clinical placements.
• Support service developments and continuous improvement aligned with Glasgow HSCP priorities and mental health and dementia strategies.
• Collaborate with third-sector organisations, hospitals, primary care teams, and social work services to promote integrated care.
• Provide supervision, oversight of allocations, and caseload management.
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and risk management.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement activities.
• Promote recovery-focused and person-centred outcomes for service users.

Skills

OT in mental health

Risk assessment

CPD ongoing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the North East Glasgow Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The post involves autonomous and MDT working, delivering specialist OT services for older people with mental health needs.

The role includes leadership, staff management, and contributing to service development while promoting recovery-focused, person-centred care across community mental health services. UK sponsorship possible for eligible cases.