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:
Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and recovery? Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Mental Health Inpatient Services and become part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with individuals experiencing mental and physical health challenges, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to participate fully in daily life. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a supportive environment where innovation, learning and professional development are encouraged, providing excellent opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Full-time, Permanent
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You will be based at Leverndale Hospital
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Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a defined caseload and deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations
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Work collaboratively with patients to develop meaningful goals that maximise independence, recovery and wellbeing
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Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions tailored to patients' functional and therapeutic needs
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Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, care planning, risk assessments and discharge planning processes
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Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with professional and organisational standards
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Support the learning and development of students, support staff and colleagues within the clinical environment
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Participate in service development, audit, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
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Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on daily functioning and independence
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Experience of delivering person-centred occupational therapy assessment and intervention within a healthcare setting
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Ability to build therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
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Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical risk assessment and outcome-focused interventions
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Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care
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:
Jenni Gordon, Lead Occupational Therapist on 0141 211 6622 or [email protected]
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.
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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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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