NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy Learning Disability
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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 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Glasgow. The service is undergoing an ambitious Learning Disability Change Programme, redesigning services to ensure people receive the right care at the right time and are supported to live healthy, happy and independent lives within their communities. Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in this vision, supporting individuals with learning disabilities by assessing the impact of their condition on occupational performance and promoting independence, wellbeing and participation in meaningful activities.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent Role
- Based at: Petershill Park Business Centre, 28- 30 Adamswell Street, G21 4DD
- Core hours: Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm
- Work pattern: To be agreed to achieve 36 hpw (RWW)
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will manage a clinical caseload of adults with learning disabilities who have complex health and social care needs, including mental health needs, physical disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and behaviours that challenge. The role involves:
- Undertaking specialist occupational therapy assessments
- Recommending and providing adaptations and equipment
- Contributing to environmental design
- Delivering interventions on both an individual and group basis to maximise independence and participation in daily living activities
Working as part of a multi-agency team, the successful candidate will:
- Contribute to audit, research and service development activities
- Provide specialist advice to colleagues, carers and partner agencies
- Support the ongoing development of the occupational therapy service
- Provide leadership, supervision and support to junior occupational therapy staff and students while maintaining their own professional development through continuous learning opportunities
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to do the Job:
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Significant experience working within Learning Disability and/or Mental Health services
- Experience managing a complex clinical caseload
- Knowledge of assessment and intervention for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Experience of supporting individuals to maximise independence and participation within their community
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of providing specialist adaptations and equipment
- Knowledge of sensory processing difficulties and environmental assessment
- Experience of audit, research and service evaluation activities
- Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff and students
- Experience contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
- Chris Byrne, Lead Occupational Therapist, 0141 201 4109, Christopher.Byrne@nhs.scot
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Flexible Working
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. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Armed Forces Covenant
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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