Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Services 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:

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills within Mental Health Services? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you will work with individuals experiencing complex mental health needs, helping them achieve greater independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You will have the opportunity to lead on specialist interventions, contribute to service development and support the growth of junior colleagues.

As Scotland’s largest NHS organisation, NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for learning, career progression, innovation and collaborative working within a supportive and inclusive environment.

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:

Part-time, Permanent
You will be based at The Stewart Centre
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

Manage a specialist caseload of service users with complex mental health needs using evidence-based and person-centred approaches
Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome evaluations to maximise independence and recovery
Act as a specialist resource providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, risk management and service delivery
Supervise, mentor and support junior staff and occupational therapy students
Lead or contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development projects
Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in line with professional and organisational standards

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

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Proven specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge and experience within Mental Health Services
Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
Highly developed communication, assessment, observation and risk management skills
Knowledge of clinical governance, audit processes and evidence-based practice
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students

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…