Occupational Therapist-Mental Health Inpatients

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 is Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist has arisen to join an established Occupational Therapy team within the area of adult mental health inpatients, based at Ward 37, RAH.

We are looking for an innovative Occupational Therapist who enjoys working as part of a strong multidisciplinary team is committed to the support, care, assessment and treatment of patients with Dementia. 

The post holder will work with patients on an individual and group work basis and will work as part of the multidisciplinary team. 

The post holder will help facilitate safe and successful discharge home from hospital and should possess the relevant skills, empathy and sensitivity required to work with individuals with Dementia.

The post holder will be expected to manage the day to day input of the Band 3 support worker within the area, and will be supported by a strong culture of robust supervision and ongoing training opportunities.

Informal Contact: Julie Brown, , Julie.Brown2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.   

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

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