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:
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with a particular interest in working with young people (aged up to 18 years) who have mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental issues. You will be based in North CAMHS, Woodside Health & Care Centre and will help to deliver an Occupational Therapy Service within a multi-disciplinary setting. Whilst experience of working in either mental health or paediatrics is desirable, it is not essential, as we recognise that a desire to work in this area will be the key to your success in this post. The post aims to extend an Occupational Therapy service that is already established and well respected within the team. You will be supported by a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the role and be part of a wider CAMHS Occupational Therapy Team that is growing and expanding. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and may have co-morbid neurodevelopmental issues. You will be required to offer individual and group work interventions, both with and alongside your Occupational Therapy and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Woodside Health & Care Centre
Shift pattern to be confirmed
Full-time, permanent
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a defined caseload, delivering assessment, planning and implementation of occupational therapy interventions for children and young people
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Work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team to ensure coordinated care
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Use clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop treatment plans and evaluate outcomes in line with best practice
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Communicate complex information clearly and compassionately to children, families and professionals
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Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection, audit and clinical governance activities
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Support and supervise students and healthcare support workers as appropriate
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Contribute to continuous service development through participation in training, audit and quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be provided with an induction that includes both Occupational Therapy specific and multi-disciplinary input and will be given access to regular CPD opportunities. We are committed to providing regular supervision, as well as developing reflective practice and evidence- based interventions. You may be seeking a sideways move to a new and different field and or a promotion. Regardless of your background, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the necessary interpersonal and communication skills to work with children, young people and their families.
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
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Demonstrable knowledge of occupational therapy assessment tools and evidence-based interventions relevant to paediatric or mental health settings
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Understanding of child development and the impact of mental health conditions on function and wellbeing
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Ability to manage a clinical caseload and prioritise effectively in a busy service
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage children, young people and families
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Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
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.
We would very much welcome calls to discuss interest in this post. Please contact Angela Finch OT Lead on 0141 201 5640 or Naomi Naismith OT Professional Lead by email [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.
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