Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health
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 people in the local area and an additional 2.2 million people nationally.
Job details
* Shift pattern: Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00; Friday, 09:00 – 16:30
* Fixed term: 12 months (covering maternity leave)
About the role
The post is for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Riverview Resource Centre, Dumbarton, for a 12‑month period.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop the Occupational Therapy service and user experience by delivering core Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.
Responsibilities
* Carry out specialist core Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues including nursing, psychiatry, psychology and social work.
* Shape and develop the Occupational Therapy service and experience for service users.
* Use standardised assessment tools to demonstrate the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy interventions.
Qualifications and skills
* Experienced Occupational Therapist with strong core skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Collaborative clinical style.
* Well‑developed knowledge of the care of adults with mental health problems and appropriate interventions.
Informal contact
Karen Cromar, Lead Occupational Therapist
Phone: 01389 812070
Email: karen.cromar@nhs.scot
Recruitment information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community. The organisation also promotes a culture of belonging and supports diverse talent.
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