Overview
Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker Mental Health – Band 3. This is a position within the Inpatient Mental Health team in the North East of Glasgow. The inpatient occupational therapy team works across the inpatient site including adult acute admissions, older people’s mental health and rehabilitation. The shift pattern for this post is 5/7 shifts.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the ward-based therapeutic activity prescribed by the qualified occupational therapist.
* Support home visits and community work as directed by the occupational therapy team.
* Facilitate group and individual therapeutic activities to support patient care and rehabilitation.
* Support the development of the clinical support worker through supervision provided by the occupational therapist.
Qualifications and Skills
* HNC in occupational therapy or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
* Well motivated, flexible and have excellent communication skills.
* Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker or equivalent is desirable.
* Regular clinical supervision will be provided.
Informal contact
Informal contact: Jennifer Downie, Specialist Occupational Therapist, 0141 531 3237, Jennifer.Downie@nhs.scot
Application and Process
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process can be found in the information for candidates. Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback may not be provided. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHSGGC cannot provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Equality and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged to be a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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