Specialist Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Services - #1687979

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 2 days per week 9am - 5pm.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

South Community Mental Health service has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with mental health experience. This is a part time permanent contract for a band 6 occupational therapist within an Adult Community Mental Health Team. Responsibilities will include mental health/occupational therapy assessment and treatment for individuals and groups residing in the south side of Glasgow. Also required will be knowledge and experience in the care and treatment of adults with mental health difficulties including appropriate interventions.

The Successful Applicant Will Have Experience Of

• working in a mental health context
• and confident with their core occupational therapy skills with proven effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

You will receive operational and professional support and supervision from the lead occupational therapist, will gain access to appropriate training to maintain your continued professional development. It is essential you have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. Please read and save the candidate pack before submitting an application. Pre-employment checks will take place, as per Greater Glasgow and Clyde policy. A driving license is desirable.

Informal contact: Dorothy Rae, Care Group Lead OT, 07881 843264, [email protected]

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

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