Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service
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Occupational Therapist - Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service
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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 various clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Friday, 9-5.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part-time hours.
We are seeking a creative, innovative, and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist confident in core skills to work within the multidisciplinary community team for Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Services in Inverclyde. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with a collaborative clinical style, are essential. Responsibilities include applying specialist occupational therapy knowledge in a recovery approach for individuals with alcohol or drug dependency. A key role involves enabling clients with self-management techniques, including functional assessments, structuring daily routines, vocational rehabilitation, and facilitating access to leisure, education, and employment through individual and group work.
This role offers opportunities to collaborate with other health and social care professionals within the ADRS, across inpatient/day services, and partner agencies.
During induction, there will be opportunities to spend time with OT colleagues in Glasgow Addiction services, and engagement with the OT in Addictions Specialist Interest Group is encouraged. You will receive professional support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist, access relevant training, and have protected CPD time.
Informal contact: Abbe Campbell, Occupational Therapy Team Lead, 01475 558000, abbe.campbell2@nhs.scot
Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.
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