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:
Do you have an interest in occupational therapy in primary care? Are you looking for a development opportunity to measure impact using quality improvement methodology? This is a new adventure for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health for Inverclyde. This post is a test of a change project to introduce occupational therapy in primary care. The postholder will work alongside the Primary Care Mental Health Team to provide evidence-based, solution-focused occupational therapy interventions. Under the guidance and supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist, the postholder will be expected to embark on a Quality Improvement Programme to demonstrate the effectiveness and uniqueness of the post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed Term, Full-time for a period of 12 months
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Key responsibilities:
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Deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention across community and acute mental health settings
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Independently manage a complex caseload, undertake risk assessment, set goals and create/adapt care plans
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Prioritise referrals, support diagnosis, and act as a specialist clinical resource
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Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively within MDTs
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Participate in duty rota, including crisis response, and contribute to policy development
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Coordinate the daily workload of junior staff and act up for senior staff when required
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Provide supervision, appraisal, support service and policy development
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Manage resources, equipment, health & safety, and support recruitment
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Ensure effective communication within the OT team and wider service
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Maintain specialist knowledge and support staff learning and development
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Lead inservice training and educate MDT colleagues
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Provide quality student placements and participate in research/audit activity
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Adhere to HCPC/RCOT standards and organisational policies
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Provide specialist advice, promote ethical practice, and ensure culturally sensitive care
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Reflect on and maintain professional competence and support clinical governance
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Supervise and appraise students
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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Qualified Occupational Therapist with a Diploma/Degree and HCPC registration
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Holds (or is willing to obtain) a practice education qualification and maintains mandatory training
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Specialist OT knowledge and skills in mental health, supported by relevant courses and multidisciplinary experience
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Strong communication, assessment, observation, and riskmanagement abilities
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Able to work independently, prioritise clinical workload, and demonstrate ongoing professional development
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Evidencebased understanding of OT assessments, interventions, outcome measures, and both physical and mental health models
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Good knowledge of relevant health/social care legislation and clinical governance
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Able to build effective networks, manage complex information, and demonstrate basic leadership and supervisory skills
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Experience with audit processes and knowledge of adaptive equipment
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Competent with basic IT systems
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Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
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Ability to analyse professional/ethical issues and apply research critically
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Experience participating in research activities
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.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Siobhan Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist Mental Health Community - [email protected] - 01475 558000
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due 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.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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