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Lead Occupational Therapist - In-patients Mental Health
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Lead Occupational Therapist - In-patients Mental Health
Occupational Therapy Team Lead – Band 7 (Permanent, Part-Time)
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across diverse clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, extending support to nearly 2.2 million including regional and national services.
The Role
An Occupational Therapist (Band 7) has been invited to apply for the position of Occupational Therapy Team Lead—an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within the NHS.
Key Objectives:
- Provide strategic leadership to a team of skilled occupational therapy staff.
- Drive service development and innovation across inpatient and community services.
- Advocate for continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
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Post Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, flexible within working hours |
| Location | Inverclyde Royal Hospital |
| Salary | Pro rata for part-time hours (salaried as per NHS Scotland Band 7) |
Key Responsibilities
As Team Lead, your core responsibilities include:
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- Operational Leadership: Oversee the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services across six inpatient wards.
- Collaborative Management: Work closely with Inpatient Service Managers, Lead Nurses, Senior Charge Nurses, and other management teams to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
- Innovation & Service Development: Lead the development and implementation of a communities occupational therapy service, identifying opportunities for service enhancements and introducing new, innovative approaches.
- Staff Supervision: Manage and supervise a team of occupational therapy professionals.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current professional registration.
Experience:
- Significant post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Probable evidence of a clinical leadership role or demonstrated management and supervision abilities.
Competencies:
- Strong leadership skills; experience in managing teams or projects.
- Commitment to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and negotiation abilities.
- Capability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across changing organisational environments.
- Creativity and innovative thinking in occupational therapy and service improvement.
What We Offer
Employee Supportive Policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Bursary Scheme.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
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Core Employee Benefits
NHSGGC is committed to supporting employees through:
- Annual Leave: guarantee of a minimum 27 days (increasing with tenure) plus public holidays.
- NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development Opportunities: including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses.
- NHS Discounts on a breadth of goods and services.
- Public Holiday Pays: gains on working public holidays.
- Confidential Employee Support, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
NHSGGC is dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of Scotland. Our equality, diversity and inclusion policies ensure equal access and representation for all.
As a Forces Friendly Employer, we welcome applicants from the Armed Forces Community and recognise military experience, skills, and qualifications alongside conventional qualifications.
Interested?
To discuss this role further, reach out to:
Kate Lowson Care Group Lead, Occupational Therapist 📞 01475 558000 📧 Kate.lowson@nhs.scot
Application Notes
- Apply Early: This role may close early due to high response volume—submit your application as soon as possible.
- Authenticity Matters: Use AI tools wisely to assist, but your application must reflect your own experience and motivations.
- Flexible Working: We encourage flexible working arrangements on an individualized basis where feasible, aligning with NHSGGC’s commitment to work-life balance.
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