Overview
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.
Role
Occupational Therapy staff in mental health services work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist and generic services which enables service users to achieve health, well-being and optimum function. Service users participate in graded treatment, thus limiting the impact of physical health and mental health problems on ability to function independently.
Occupational therapy assessments are utilised within the team and by external agencies to identify the person’s functional ability and provide a baseline on which levels of support may be required to maintain a level of independence in a variety of living environments.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Permanent, Full time
Shift Pattern – Monday to Wednesday 9am – 5pm
Base location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Key responsibilities
* Coordinate day‑to‑day work of junior staff and delegate tasks appropriately.
* Provide leadership in the absence of senior staff and adjust service delivery during staffing changes.
* Supervise, appraise, and support staff and students.
* Plan and manage specialist service delivery, ensuring efficient use of resources.
* Lead on policy implementation, service development, audits, and clinical effectiveness activities.
* Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and financial procedures.
* Oversee equipment management and assist with recruitment processes.
* Communicate effectively within the OT team and wider service.
Education and Research Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop specialist clinical knowledge to support evidence‑based practice.
* Coach and mentor team members and lead in‑service training.
* Educate multidisciplinary colleagues and contribute to wider organisational learning.
* Support high‑quality student placements.
* Undertake research and audit activities, sharing findings locally and, where appropriate, more widely.
Professional Responsibilities
* Report professionally to the OT Team Leader and comply with HCPC and professional ethical standards.
* Provide specialist advice to colleagues to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
* Respect and respond to the diverse needs of service users.
* Reflect on ethical issues, supervise students, and maintain professional competence.
* Contribute to clinical governance and monitor professional standards.
* Engage in ongoing self‑reflection and critical appraisal of practice.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registered with the HCPC.
* Must hold or gain a practice education qualification.
* Up to date mandatory and statutory training record e.g. Fire, Moving and Handling.
* Proven specialist skills and knowledge in relation to OT in mental health gained through a range of short specialist course and experience gained through working in multi disciplinary or multi agency teams.
* Demonstrate highly developed communication observation assessment and risk management skills.
* Must be able to work independently and set own clinical priorities relevant to mental health services.
* Must have documented evidence of continuous professional development relevant to their area of practice and grade.
* Specialist evidence based knowledge of OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures.
* Knowledge of models of practice and transferable skills associated with OT which reflects training in both physical and mental health conditions.
* Detailed knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation and its application in clinical areas.
* Able to independently establish effective networks across services and agencies.
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
* Basic leadership skills and ability to lead a small OT team including supervision and performance issues.
* Experience of participation in audit.
* Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
* Knowledge of a range of adaptive equipment and its use.
* Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of IT systems.
Desirable
* Membership of British Association of Occupational Therapists.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues and respond appropriately.
* Critical analysis skills related to applying research findings within specialist clinical area.
* Experience of participation in research.
What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including an 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:
Siobhan Wilson, Lead Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Community. Email: Siobhan.wilson4@nhs.scot. Phone: 01475 558000
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. 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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