Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inpatient 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.

A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team where patient care and service improvement is a priority. We are keen to recruit to our Occupation Therapy team and are looking for Specialist Occupational Therapist who shares our motivation and drive to provide excellent patient care.

The post holder’s will be required to provide specialist assessment, treatment and evaluation on the efficacy of the service user care, both individually and in groups.

Standardised clinical tools will be utilised where the postholder has identified their appropriateness using specialist knowledge. The postholder will provide specialist professional advice to other disciplines, carers and agencies. The postholder will contribute to the evaluation and development of the Occupational Therapy Service within their designated area with reference to clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and national policies and drivers. This will require the postholder to lead on departmental and team projects.

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of junior staff as part of supervision systems, including clinical workload and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate pre‑registration students, as required. The postholder will also be involved in the education of other staff and agencies.

The postholder is responsible for further development of skills and knowledge through participation in grade‑specific training and their own CPD.

• This is a fixed term for 12 months, part‑time, 21.6 hours per week.
• Please note that the salary is Pro Rata for part‑time posts.
• The role will be based at Leverndale Hospital.
• The shift pattern is Monday to Friday.

• Work within Leverndale Hospital within a multi‑agency structure.
• Independently manage a caseload of complex cases, taking on the role of care manager/key worker as required.
• Act independently to assess occupational needs of a defined client group utilising highly specialist skills to assess, implement, grade and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes, whilst incorporating risk assessment to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential.
• Act independently to assess individual service users to determine their need for occupational therapy intervention through client‑centred practice.
• Work collaboratively with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan using specialist/standardised assessment tools.
• Act independently in prioritising service user needs to ensure individual service users receive intervention timeously and appropriately.
• Formulate a broad range of complex programmes of care, which require adjustment and modification dependent on need.
• Contribute to the diagnosis of conditions.
• Act as a highly specialist clinical resource for the Occupational Therapy Service regarding the specialist area, to optimise available clinical care.
• Work as a member of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Maintain service user documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards, including computerised systems.
• Communicate with and make recommendations to all relevant disciplines of staff to maximise service user care and promote multi‑disciplinary working.
• Attend and report to relevant clinical reviews and case conferences ensuring effective communication and co‑ordination of service user care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local profession‑specific and multi‑disciplinary policies and guidelines based on a constantly evolving service.
• Apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health and social care in health services