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.
Shift Pattern
8.30‑4.30 pm Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join the Inpatient Mental Health Team in the North East of Glasgow at Stobhill Mental Health Campus. The Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team works across the inpatient site, including adult acute admissions, older peoples’ mental health and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
Occupational Therapists will provide specialist assessments to this patient group; allocate work to the postholder; provide supervision and support the development of the clinical support worker. The postholder will support ward‑based therapeutic activity, home visits and community work as prescribed by the qualified occupational therapist and facilitate group and individual work.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an HNC in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualifications and / or experience. Candidates should be highly motivated, flexible and have excellent communication and written skills. Previous work experience as an occupational therapy support worker would be desirable.
Informal Contact
Lead Occupational Therapist: Gillian Peters – gillian.peters2@nhs.scot 0141 201 3918
Recruitment Process
Information for candidates.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
EEO and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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.
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