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:
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Are you a passionate Mental Health Nurse who believes in the power of therapeutic activity to support recovery, wellbeing and independence? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Recreational Nurse Therapist to join our dedicated Recreational Therapy team. This unique and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties across inpatient and community settings, using innovative and person-centred therapeutic interventions to improve quality of life. You will play a key role in supporting recovery, building confidence and reducing social isolation while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies. As part of NHSGGC, you will join an organisation committed to compassionate care, professional development and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.
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:
- Part-time, Permanent
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You will be based at Leverndale Hospital
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Working Pattern: Between Monday and Friday
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a specialist caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs across inpatient and community settings
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Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing
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Design, coordinate and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and recreational activities tailored to individual and group needs
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Work collaboratively with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to develop effective care plans
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Provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, students and colleagues within the service
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Promote health improvement, social inclusion and positive lifestyle choices through therapeutic activity programmes
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Contribute to service development, audit, research activities and quality improvement initiatives within Recreational Therapy
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with relevant and significant experience within mental health services
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Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
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Extensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused approaches within mental health care
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Highly developed communication, assessment, observation and risk management skills
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Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to lifelong learning within the speciality
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Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support colleagues while working autonomously when required
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Strong organisational, problem-solving and computer skills with the ability to contribute to research, audit and service development 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:
Marie Kerr, Senior Charge Nurse - RT on 0141 211 6645 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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