Occupational Therapist B5 Job Glasgow Scotland UK,Healthcare

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.

The role:

Occupational Therapist (Band
5) within the Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services. The post involves delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with mental health difficulties, supporting recovery and promoting safe, independent living.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full-time, Permanent
Shift pattern - Monday – Friday, 9 am-5 pm, flexible RWW arrangements
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Key responsibilities:

Carry out generic mental health and specialist occupational therapy assessments.
Deliver occupational therapy interventions for patients within the Community Mental Health Team.
Support individuals with severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties.
Provide interventions on a one-to-one basis and through group work.
Make recommendations to support safe and independent living.
Assist service users in their recovery by helping establish structure and routine.
Support vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure activities, education, and employability opportunities.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Confident in core occupational therapy skills.
Collaborative clinical approach.
Ability to work creatively and innovatively within mental health services.
Professional support and supervision provided by a Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Access to appropriate training and protected Continuing Professional Development (CPD) time.

What we offer:

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, 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Kirsty Davidson, Occupational Therapy Team Lead - kirsty.davidson8t -

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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