Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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:

NHSGGC is responsible for the health care needs of all children, young people and their families within the board area.

The paediatric occupational therapy service is part of the Specialist Children’s Services and provides highly specialist intervention for a total child population of approximately 268,000 (NHSGGC data 2011) 0-19 year olds within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

At present the occupational therapy service has an overall staffing establishment of 30.9 WTE.

Permanent, Full time

New Gorbals Health and Care Centre

Shift Pattern – Monday – Friday

• Manage and deliver paediatric OT care programmes; coordinate with other disciplines.
• Work with education staff to achieve therapeutic and educational targets.
• Provide OT services in clinics, homes, nurseries, and schools.
• Manage clinical risk, refer appropriately, and follow national guidelines and professional standards.
• Prioritise and manage caseload, including delegated duties.
• Ensure quality standards, monitor outcomes, and act as deputy for Team Lead when required.
• Attend mandatory training and follow local procedures.
• Propose and implement improvements in OT service efficiency and patient care.
• Support strategic and operational service development and deliver training sessions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reporting.
• Assess, order, and advise on OT equipment; ensure Health & Safety and Infection Control compliance.
• Maintain CPD, supervise staff/students, and participate in meetings.
• Advise Team Lead on service changes to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Participate in audit and evidence‑based research projects; stay current with best practice standards.

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Health Care Professions Council Registration
• Post Registration Experience in Paediatric OT
• Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of Paediatric conditions
• Advanced knowledge of normal childhood development
• Experience of service development both in design and application
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
• Good understanding of statistics and their evaluation

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
• 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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Caitlin Murdoch, Occupational Therapy Team Lead – caitlin.murdocht –

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

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