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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

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the South Older Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Elderpark Clinic. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with complex mental health needs. You will utilise your specialist skills to assess, plan and deliver meaningful interventions that promote independence and recovery. NHSGGC is committed to investing in your development, offering regular supervision, CPD and access to profession-specific training. This is your chance to make a real difference while progressing your career in a forward-thinking organisation. Working with NHSGGC means being part of one of the largest NHS Boards in the UK, committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Part-Time, Permanent

Base Location: Elderpark Clinic, Glasgow

Shift Pattern: 21.6 hours over 3 days

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation for service users with complex mental health needs
• Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to develop and implement care plans
• Provide professional leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students
• Contribute to service development, audit, clinical governance and implementation of best practice
• Offer specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in case reviews and duty systems

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration
• Significant post-graduate experience, including work within a mental health setting
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome measures
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and apply advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Strong communication, assessment and risk management skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary 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:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• 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

Luke Halsall, Nurse Team Leader - ***email_hidden*** - 0141 232 7138

Information for candidates

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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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