Specialist Occupational Therapist- Mental Health and Recovery

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a friendly Older Adult team in East Renfrewshire. The role involves managing a caseload, providing specialist assessments, and developing care interventions for clients with complex needs. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to guide both experienced and junior staff in this dynamic community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have excellent communication skills.
• Leadership abilities to guide regulated and unregulated professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and supervise trained and untrained staff.
• Deliver comprehensive, specialist occupational therapy assessments.
• Develop and evaluate OT interventions for clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Mental Health and Recovery

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. East Renfrewshire Older Adult CMHT is seeking to recruit one Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and supervise trained and untrained staff, including OT Band 5 and OT students.

The post involves delivering comprehensive, specialist occupational therapy assessments, developing, and evaluating OT interventions for clients with complex health and social care needs. The team is part of the wider mental health and recovery service within East Renfrewshire HSCP. You will join a friendly, supportive, and well-established Older Adult team.

East Renfrewshire is a dynamic and caring community. Our vision is to work together with local people to improve lives. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and leadership abilities to guide regulated and unregulated professionals.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Emma Walker at [contact details]. For application support, please refer to the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military personnel and veterans.

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