Occupational Therapist-Mental Health and Recovery Services

Overview

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.

East Renfrewshire Adult CMHT is looking to recruit a Band 5 OT to their team. The successful applicants will carry their own caseload, and be supported and supervised by a senior OT. The post holders will provide comprehensive, specialist OT assessments, plan interventions and provide specialist advice to clients and their families with severe and enduring mental health needs, often with complex social care needs.

The team is part of the wider mental health and recovery service within East Renfrewshire HSCP and you would be joining a friendly, supportive and well‑established MDT team. East Renfrewshire is a dynamic and caring place to work. Our vision is to work together with the people of East Renfrewshire to improve lives.

This is a permanent, full‑time post of 36 hours per week.

The role is based at Eastwood Health and Care Centre / Barrhead Health and Care Centre.

The shift pattern is 9 am–5 pm.

See attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities.

See attached Person Specification.

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:

• 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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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, we encourage applications from individuals seeking such 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 and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.