Specialist Occupational Therapist – Acute Medical Specialties

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

• To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a complex clinical caseload, applying specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills, within the Front Door and Medical Specialities wards in IRH..
• To work as an effective and efficient partner in the multi-disciplinary team
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service and contribute to the maintenance and development of the overall NHSGG&C community.
• Provide required supervision to staff and students including their clinical workload and day to day management of case load.
• To deputise for clinical specialist if required, taking responsibility for day to day operational issues.

The post holder will be part of a Rota to provide weekend cover.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Fixed Term - 9 months , Full time

Base location - Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Shift Pattern - 5/7

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide patient‑centred care for individuals with complex physical, cognitive, psychosocial and housing needs.
• Assess and diagnose functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and sensory impairments using functional, standardised and non‑standardised assessments.
• Independently plan, deliver and adapt treatment using advanced clinical reasoning and outcome evaluation.
• Deliver specialist interventions including graded activity, neuro‑developmental handling, functional and remedial activities, equipment provision, education and health promotion.
• Manage a complex caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Offer specialist advice on functional issues such as pain, joint protection, lifestyle changes and energy conservation.
• Work collaboratively within AHP and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Honours / Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy and will be a registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
• The post holder will have been qualified
• Knowledge of current best practice in chosen specialty
• Documented evidence of commitment to CPD and post graduate learning
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Supervisory experience
• Awareness of learning needs
• Experience of audit
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lynne Thomson , Associate Chief AHP - Lynne.Thomson10@nhs.scot - 01475 504365

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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