Specialist Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Services - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within a dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Team. This permanent role offers a collaborative environment where you will assess and treat individuals with complex mental health needs. With a focus on supporting recovery through tailored interventions and vocational rehabilitation, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of clients in Glasgow. Benefit from professional support, training opportunities, and a commitment to your continued professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community while working within a diverse and inclusive organization.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Diverse Workforce

Access to Training

Qualifications

• Experienced Occupational Therapist with core skills and HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of care for adults with mental health problems and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatments for individuals with complex mental health issues.
• Support clients with recovery through vocational rehabilitation and leisure access.
• Undertake supervision of Occupational Therapy students and staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mental Health Knowledge

Clinical Supervision

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

The shift pattern for this position is to be agreed within Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.)

This is an excellent opportunity for a band 6 occupational therapist within a multi-disciplinary Adult Community Mental Health Team. This is a permanent contract for 4 days per week. Essential to this post is an experienced Occupational Therapist who is confident with their core skills, has excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative clinical style. Also required is a well-developed knowledge of care of adults with mental health problems and appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Occupational therapy assessment and treatment for individuals and groups residing in the south of Glasgow.
2. Assessment and treatment of clients who have complex mental health difficulties.
3. Participation in service developments.
4. Making recommendations to facilitate safe and independent living.
5. Supporting clients with recovery through day structure including vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure, education and employability via individual and group work.
6. Undertaking clinical and professional supervision of Occupational Therapy students and staff.

You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, will gain access to appropriate training and maintain your continued professional development. It is essential you have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. A driving license is desirable.

Informal contact: Fiona Brown, Lead Occupational Therapist, 0141 232 4750, [e-mail]

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.

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