Occupational Therapist Specialist-Older People's Service - #1707126

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employs around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a wide range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday to Sunday.

Glasgow is a vibrant city known for its character, world-famous attractions, contemporary food scene, and lively nightlife.

Within South Sector, the AHP teams collaborate to ensure high-quality patient care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Older Peoples/GORU service at Gartnavel General Hospital on a permanent basis.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. Significant postgraduate experience, particularly in Older Peoples rehabilitation and GORU, is essential.

• Managing a complex caseload involving assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.


• Providing clinical supervision to rotational staff, support workers, and students, including induction, training, and daily management.


• Leading and participating in service development and change initiatives.


• Engaging in continuous professional development, audit, and research.

This role involves weekend working.

For informal inquiries, contact Claire McFadyen, Interim AHP Team Lead, at 0141 211 3024 or ***************@nhs.scot.

Further contact details can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

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