Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Services

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.

Do you have an interest in occupational therapy in primary care? Are you looking for a development opportunity to measure impact using quality improvement methodology? This is a new adventure for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health for Inverclyde. This post is a test of a change project to introduce occupational therapy in primary care. The postholder will work alongside the Primary Care Mental Health Team to provide evidence-based, solution-focused occupational therapy interventions.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist, the postholder will be expected to embark on a Quality Improvement Programme to demonstrate the effectiveness and uniqueness of the post.

Fixed Term, Full-time for a period of 12 months

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

Inverclyde Royal Hospital

• Deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention across community and acute mental health settings
• Independently manage a complex caseload, undertake risk assessment, set goals and create/adapt care plans
• Prioritise referrals, support diagnosis, and act as a specialist clinical resource
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively within MDTs
• Participate in duty rota, including crisis response, and contribute to policy development

• Coordinate the daily workload of junior staff and act up for senior staff when required
• Provide supervision, appraisal, support service and policy development
• Manage resources, equipment, health & safety, and support recruitment
• Ensure effective communication within the OT team and wider service

• Maintain specialist knowledge and support staff learning and development
• Lead inservice training and educate MDT colleagues
• Provide quality student placements and participate in research/audit activity

• Adhere to HCPC/RCOT standards and organisational policies
• Provide specialist advice, promote ethical practice, and ensure culturally sensitive care
• Reflect on and maintain professional competence and support clinical governance
• Supervise and appraise students

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with a Diploma/Degree and HCPC registration
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) a practice education qualification and maintains mandatory training
• Specialist OT knowledge and skills in mental health, supported by relevant courses and multidisciplinary experience
• Strong communication, assessment, observation, and risk management abilities
• Able to work independently, prioritise clinical workload, and demonstrate ongoing professional development
• Evidencebased understanding of OT assessments, interventions, outcome measures, and both physical and mental health models
• Good knowledge of relevant health/social care legislation and clinical governance
• Able to build effective networks, manage complex information, and demonstrate basic leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience with audit processes and knowledge of adaptive equipment
• Competent with basic IT systems

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
• Ability to analyse professional/ethical issues and apply research critically
• Experience participating in research activities

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,…