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 is a part-time post of 18.75 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services.
HCPC Registration is essential.
We are looking for a creative and innovative Occupational Therapist who isconfident in his or her core skills to take up the exciting opportunity of becoming part of the Renfrewshire Occupational Therapy Community Mental Health Services. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative clinical style will be essential. Responsibilities may include care management/key worker responsibility of clients with severe and/or enduring mental health difficulties, specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for both individuals and groups. You will also be responsible for making recommendations to facilitate safe and independent living.
A key role will be involvement in supporting clients with recovery through structure to their day including vocational rehabilitation, access to leisure and education and employability through individual and group work.
You will be part of a dedicated Occupational Therapy MH service lead by a Team Lead and Band 6/5 staff.
You will receive professional support and supervision from a senior Specialist Occupational Therapist, will gain access to appropriate training and will have protected CPD time.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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