Specialist Occupational Therapist

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

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health
Job reference: 261729
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Belmont Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Community Mental Health

Job Advert

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 a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the North East Glasgow Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy support for older people with mental health needs. The role involves clinical leadership, service development, staff management, and contributing to integrated, person-centred, recovery-focused care across community mental health services.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Base location - Belmont Centre

Key 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.

Essential

• 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 occupational therapy 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.

Desirable

• Community-based experience within Older People's Mental Health Services.

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.

• 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

Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications.

PVG Scheme record check.

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. 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.