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Occupational therapist - older peoples mental health team

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
NHS Scotland
Occupational therapist
Posted: 12 August
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Occupational Therapist - Older Peoples Mental Health Team

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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.

This post is for temporary (12 month) maternity leave cover in Older Peoples Mental Health - community and inpatient services. The position provides Occupational Therapy input for the Older Peoples Community Mental Health services in Cairnmhor Resource Centre in Dumbarton, Goldenhill Resource Centre in Clydebank and Fruin, Katrin and Glenarn wards at the Vale of Leven Hospital. A driving licence is desirable for this post.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday Thursday 9 5pm, Friday 9 4.30pm.

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic occupation focussed interventions and will work alongside a team of nursing, medical, psychology, link worker and support worker staff as well as the wider occupational therapy team. The post offers a unique blend of working in both the community mental health teams and the inpatient wards in West Dunbartonshire. The post holder will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and adapt accordingly.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities. The post holder will deliver a core occupational therapy role whilst working with other disciplines, relatives, carers and partner organisations. The successful candidate may be expected to supervise occupational therapy support staff.

The successful candidate will be part of a well-established occupational therapy service which focuses on evidence- based practice and effective multidisciplinary working. Professional supervision is embedded within the service and there are a range of opportunities for continuing professional development. The post holder will work closely with and be supported by Occupational Therapy staff working in the West Dunbartonshire Older Peoples Community Mental Health Service.

Informal contact: Lindsey O’Hare, Lead Occupational Therapist, 01389 812 032

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.


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