Occupational Therapist Specialist Major Trauma
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million.
This position will cover a 5‑over‑7 working pattern and is based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), part of the Scottish Trauma Network. The post is a B6 Occupational Therapy post in the Major Trauma Hyper‑Acute Service.
You will join a multidisciplinary team established in 2023, which includes Clinical/Neuro Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Support Workers and Occupational Therapists. The team provides specialist assessment and treatment of complex Category A trauma patients in accordance with British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert direct clinical care, including assessment, treatment and management of patients as part of the in‑patient service.
* Lead and coordinate rotational occupational therapists and support workers.
* Participate in service improvement and evaluation initiatives.
Qualifications
* BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC.
* Significant postgraduate experience in neuro‑rehabilitation.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Informal contact: Gillian Davie – Gillian.davie@nhs.scot
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