Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Grade III Forensic Mental Health

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 post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern for this position is 5 days 9 - 5.

We are delighted to advertise this Occupational Therapist Technical Instructor post within our highly motivated and innovative medium secure team.

The forensic Occupational Therapy Department works across medium & low security and in the forensic community Mental health team. The role of the forensic Occupational Therapist department is based on the evidence that engagement in meaningful everyday activity is important for promoting health, reducing symptoms of mental illness, reducing or managing risk and offending behaviour. Through supervision with senior Occupational Therapy staff, support staff undertake agreed therapeutic interventions with clients, who experience mental health difficulties and offending behaviours and have a requirement for secure care.

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist within the forensic directorate the post holder will be expected to:

• Use technical/creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible client-centred programme of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of clients who experience mental health difficulties and have offending behaviours. This will involve supervising and working with patients on a one:one basis, either in a  secure ward environment, the local community or the persons home.
• Have the ability to facilitate planned group work and individual activities, with adjustment of clinical interventions based on the needs of the client group.
• Have an awareness and understanding of risk assessment and risk management.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.

Informal contact:  Cheryl McMorris on or or Julie Shaw  on

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

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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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