Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Older Peoples Services Team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical care, manage patient assessments, and mentor junior staff. A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential, along with significant experience in related services. This is a full-time permanent position with potential participation in extended hours working.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC.
• Significant post-graduate experience in Older Peoples Services or relevant specialty.
• Clinical supervision of rotational Occupational Therapists and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert direct clinical care for patients as part of the inpatient service.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuous professional development and audit.

Skills

Clinical assessment and treatment

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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. Within South Sector, AHPs work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Older Peoples Services Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Older Peoples Services Team and further develop your clinical skills with complex patients, experience of close MDT working and discharge planning, and involvement in service improvement. The post holder will provide expert direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients as part of the in‑patient service. You will clinically be responsible for rotational Occupational Therapists, support workers and students on clinical placement. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your 4 pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research.

It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in occupational therapy while being registered with HCPC. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience in Older Peoples Services, or relevant specialty.

This is a full time, permanent post and may require the post holder to participate in seven day working/ extended hours working.

Informal Contact

Claire Cox – [e-mail]

Recruitment Process

Information for candidates. The 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 Diversity

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

Application Rules

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