Specialist Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Inpatient Services

Job Description

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 be an independent expert practitioner managing a variety of conditions, provide a specialist occupational therapy clinical lead within a designated area. This will involve specialist assessment, treatment, and evaluation of the efficacy of service user care, both individually and in groups. Standardised clinical tools will be utilised where the post holder has identified their appropriateness using specialist knowledge. The post holder will provide specialist professional advice to other disciplines, carers and agencies.

The post holder will be required to engage with the wider multidisciplinary team and work across agencies to deliver packages of care in the role of occupational therapist, including mental health assessments. The post holder will contribute to the evaluation and development of the occupational therapy service within their designated area with reference to clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and national policies and drivers. This will require the post holder to lead on departmental and team projects.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Part time position (22.2 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday – Wednesday, 9am – 5pm
• Salary is pro rata for part time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Work within the Older Adult acute admission inpatient ward
• Independently manage a caseload of complex cases
• Act independently to assess occupational needs of a defined client group, utilising highly specialist skills to assess, implement, grade and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes, whilst incorporating risk assessment to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potential
• Act independently to assess individual service users to determine their need for occupational therapy intervention through client centred practice
• Coordinate and manage the day to day activities of junior staff, delegating appropriately to maximise efficiency and achieve desired quality of care
• Act up in the absence of a more senior member of staff, e.g. Team Leader or OT Team Leader
• Adapt service provision according to staff resources available, e.g. unexpected staff absence, incorporating re allocation of tasks

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

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Must hold or gain a practice education qualification
• Up to date mandatory and statutory training record (e.g. Fire, Moving and Handling)
• Must have documented evidence of continuous professional development relevant to their area of practice and grade
• Specialist evidence based knowledge of OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures

Desirable:

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues and respond appropriately
• Critical analysis skills related to applying research findings within a specialist clinical area
• Experience of participation in research

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Where less than full time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.