NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. 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 when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Fri 9-5.
Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Band 7 (37 hour per week), permanent We are looking for a creative, innovative and experienced Occupational Therapist who has the leadership qualities and confidence to take up this unique and exciting development opportunity. The team lead will be responsible for the leadership of a team of highly skilled occupational therapy staff.
Initial priorities include the development of a new model of service delivery to primary care mental health specialities, engagement with Nurse Team Leads and other management colleagues and the development of an innovative occupational therapy community service. The team lead must demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills, previous experience and involvement service development and improvement and an interest in the leadership of an innovative service.
Informal contact: Kate Lowson, Care Group Lead Occupational Therapist, 01475 558000, Kate.lowson@nhs.scot
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