Occupational Therapist - Adult Community Mental Health

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Community Mental Health team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In this rewarding role, you will support individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges to maximise their independence, wellbeing and participation in everyday life. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, you will deliver person-centred interventions that make a meaningful difference to service users and their families. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a supportive learning environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to build a fulfilling career within Scotland’s largest health board.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Riverside CMHT
• Permanent, full-time
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload, undertaking occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations for individuals with mental health needs
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions that promote independence, recovery and participation in daily activities
• Work collaboratively with service users to develop achievable therapeutic goals and personalised treatment plans
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, care planning and ongoing review of service user progress
• Assess, prescribe and provide guidance on the use of adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
• Participate in service development, audit, training, research and continuous improvement activities
  
  

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

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on functional ability and daily living
• Ability to undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop effective intervention plans
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, outcome measures and clinical risk assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivery of high-quality person-centred 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:

• 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

Occupational Therapist, Hester Morgan, hester.morgan@nhs.scot, 0141 211 1430

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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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