Occupational Therapist - Older Peoples Mental Health Team

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 permanent full-time position. The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Thursday 9 – 5pm, Friday 9 – 4.30pm

This permanent post will be based within the Occupational Therapy Department at Fruin and Katrin Wards at the Vale of Leven Hospital and Glenarn Ward at the Dumbarton Joint Hospital. The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessments and a range of therapeutic occupation focussed interventions and will work alongside a team of nursing, psychology and support worker staff. The post holder will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and adapt accordingly.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with other disciplines, relatives, carers and partner organisations is essential to this post. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise occupational therapy support staff. The service provides regular supervision and opportunities for continuous professional development. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established occupational therapy service which focuses on evidence based practice and effective multidisciplinary working. The post holder will work closely with and be supported by Occupational Therapy staff working in the West Dunbartonshire Older Peoples Community Mental Health Service. We will be pleased to discuss the post and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Informal contact : Lindsey O'Hare, Lead Occupational Therapist, 01389 812 032, [HIDDEN TEXT]

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Skills Required

multidisciplinary working, evidence based practice, occupational therapy assessments