Lead Occupational Therapist-Adult Mental health Services

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 Monday - Friday.

The postholder supports the Service Manager and is responsible for the professional management, leadership and development of occupational therapy across Leverndale Hospital, possessing detailed knowledge of working practices and challenges within the context of mental health modernisation and the national and local agendas.

The post holder demonstrates and applies a high level of expert clinical knowledge through evidence based practice and ensures that it is embedded into practice across their area of responsibility.

Directs and organises the provision of occupational therapy and the monitoring and maintenance of high professional standards within the context of a clinical governance framework. Demonstrates competencies within the scope and standards of practice determined by the College of Occupational Therapists, the Health Care Professions Council and mental health services.

Supports the progression of national agendas of joint future of mental health and occupational therapy integration through work with the local authorities across the south sector. Provides occupational therapy professional identity and focus within the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context.

Informal contact: Carol Donoghue, Inpatient Operational Nurse Manager, , carol.donoghue@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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.

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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