Rotational Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

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.

Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist within our Rehabilitation and Assessment Service. As part of one of the UK's largest and most innovative health boards, you will gain invaluable experience across a range of specialist clinical areas including older people’s services, acute medicine, orthopaedics, stroke rehabilitation and neurology. Working within supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your clinical expertise while delivering high quality, person‑centred care.

NHSGGC is committed to supporting professional growth, continuous learning and career development, making this an ideal role for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to broaden their skills and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

• Full‑time, permanent
• You will be based in various locations across GGC
• Working 5 days over 7

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions to support patient recovery, independence and rehabilitation
• Manage a diverse caseload and prioritise patient needs to ensure timely and effective care delivery
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient‑centred care plans
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to clinical decision making and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and reporting requirements
• Participate in clinical audit and service improvement activities and evidence‑based practice initiatives
• Support education, training and development activities for students, colleagues and wider healthcare teams

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practice within a healthcare setting
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a patient‑centred approach to care
• Working knowledge of IT systems and electronic record keeping with a commitment to continuous professional development

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.

• 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

NHSGGC 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. As a Forces Friendly Employer, we welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.