Occupational Therapist In-Patient 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.

Occupational Therapy staff within Mental Health Services work as part of multidisciplinary and integrated multi-agency teams to support patients in achieving improved health, wellbeing and independence through participation in graded therapeutic programmes. The service focuses on reducing the impact of physical and mental health conditions on an individual's ability to function independently in everyday activities.

Occupational Therapists use specialist assessments to evaluate a person's functional abilities and identify levels of support required to maintain independence across a range of living environments. These assessments contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and may include the prescription of adaptive equipment, risk assessments and the use of standardised outcome measures to support evidence-based practice.

Working within inpatient services, the post holder will provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning interventions for patients aged 18 years and over. The service supports adult and older people's acute admissions, adult rehabilitation and intensive care settings, with Occupational Therapists playing a key role in delivering person-centred interventions that promote recovery, independence and successful community living.

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‑time 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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Permanent Role - 36 Hours Per Week

This post will be based within the Older Adults Occupational Therapy service at Gartnavel Royal Hospital.

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

The Occupational Therapist will manage a defined caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify mental and physical factors affecting a patient's ability to function independently in daily activities. Working on both an individual and group basis, the post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred interventions designed to maximise independence, rehabilitation potential and quality of life. As part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, the role involves contributing to mental health assessments, risk assessments, discharge planning, audit and service development activities.

Responsibilities also include the use of standardised assessments and outcome measures, supervision of occupational therapy support staff and students, participation in training and service improvement initiatives, and working collaboratively with patients, carers, relatives and partner organisations. With support from senior occupational therapy staff, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of the occupational therapy service while maintaining high professional and clinical standards.

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on daily functioning.
• Experience of occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning and evaluation.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and use standardised assessments and outcome measures.
• Understanding of risk assessment and risk management within mental health services.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of supervising support staff and students is desirable.
• Ability to critically evaluate research and apply findings to clinical practice.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion…