Occupational Therapist B5
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy, 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.
The RoleOccupational 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
- Base location -
- 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.
- 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.
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
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. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. 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.
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