About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
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.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Rapid Assessment Link (RAL) service within the East Dunbartonshire Community Rehabilitation Team. The post holder will deliver specialist multidisciplinary assessment, case coordination, and Occupational Therapy intervention for adults with complex needs. You will work at the interface of acute and primary care, supporting early discharge, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, responding to direct referrals to RAL, and contributing to the Hospital at Home service. This role is central to ensuring timely, person-centred rehabilitation and reablement within the community.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Full-time, permanent
Part-time hours may be considered
Base location: Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, East Dunbartonshire Community Rehabilitation Team
Shift pattern: to be confirmed
Key Responsibilities
* Multidisciplinary assessment and case coordination.
* Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, and review.
* Supporting planned discharge for adults with complex needs.
* Working across acute and primary care to facilitate early discharge and prevent avoidable admissions.
* Responding directly to referrals to RAL.
* Providing OT input to the Hospital at Home service.
* Planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the OT service within the Rehabilitation Service.
* Liaising with targeted areas within Acute and Hospital at Home to support discharge pathways.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* HCPC registration (essential).
* Driver’s licence (essential).
* Postgraduate experience.
* Proven clinical expertise across a wide range of areas, ideally in both acute and community settings.
Benefits
* 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 & Work‑Life Balance
NHSGGC 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, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We 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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