Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

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 fulltime, permanent post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of 5 over 7, including weekend working.

It is essential that you are educated to Diploma/Degree level in Occupational Therapy while being registered with HCPC.

Glasgow is a vibrant city bursting with character and personality where you will find world famous visitor attractions, a contemporary food and drink scene and a legendary nightlife. Within NHSGGC South Sector the AHP teams work together supporting each other to ensure we produce high quality care for our patients. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest in Older Peoples Rehabilitation to work alongside an established respected and experienced team. You should have significant post graduate experience, including significant previous clinical experience in a relevant area. You should also be able to show evidence of working at an MSc level of post graduate training. This post involves a very complex and varied caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and discharge planning. You will be clinically responsible for rotational staff, support worker staff and students, inducting, training and managing staff on a daily basis. You will be actively encouraged to develop through your 4 pillars of practice while participating in CPD, audit and research. This post with be instrumental in designing and delivering the Occupational Therapy service within the Geriatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation service in Gartnavel General Hospital.

For more information, please contact: Claire McFadyen, AHP Team Lead, , claire.mcfadyen3@nhs.scot

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

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.  

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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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